Catering Services Manager

Select Recruitment; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Free meals on shift

Training and career development

Enhanced family leave

Wellbeing benefits

Access to virtual GP, counselling and

Job summary

Select Recruitment is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to lead a busy education catering operation in Ipswich. You will oversee daily service, manage the kitchen team, control budgets and stock, and ensure fresh, nutritious meals meet high quality standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, strong food safety knowledge, and a passion for delivering excellent customer service. Term-time hours and a pension scheme are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Catering Manager or senior catering role.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Good financial and commercial awareness.
• Excellent knowledge of food hygiene and safety.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day catering operation.
• Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team.
• Oversee food preparation, quality and presentation.
• Manage budgets, stock control and ordering.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, health and safety standards.
• Deliver an efficient service and a great customer experience.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Food safety

Menu planning

Customer service

Job description

Catering Manager

Salary: £32,000 per annum (£17.94 per hour)
Hours: Monday – Friday | 40 Hours Per Week | Term Time Only

Are you an experienced Catering Manager with a passion for great food, high standards and leading a successful team?

We're looking for a hands-on Catering Manager to take responsibility for a busy education catering operation, overseeing the day-to-day service and ensuring customers receive fresh, nutritious, quality meals.

The Role:

• Manage the day-to-day catering operation.

• Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team.

• Oversee food preparation, quality and presentation.

• Manage budgets, stock control and ordering.

• Maintain excellent food hygiene, health and safety standards.

• Deliver an efficient service and a great customer experience.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in a Catering Manager or senior catering role.

• Strong leadership and organisational skills.

• Good financial and commercial awareness.

• Excellent knowledge of food hygiene and safety.

• A passion for fresh food and delivering high standards.

• Education catering experience would be advantageous.

What's On Offer?

• Monday to Friday working.

• Term-time only.

• Free meals on shift.

• Pension scheme and life assurance.

• Training and career development opportunities.

• Enhanced family leave and wellbeing benefits.

• Access to virtual GP, counselling and fitness support.

Interested?

If you're an enthusiastic catering professional who enjoys leading a team and delivering a quality food service, we'd love to hear from you!

An Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required.