Deputy Manager – Caterham, England

Holroyd Howe; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract catering company is seeking a Deputy Manager in Caterham, England. This role involves managing catering operations, developing nutritious menus, and leading a team. Candidates should have experience in high-volume environments and strong management skills. Competitive salary of up to £38K is offered, along with benefits such as generous holidays and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Pension and life insurance

Free meals at work

Bespoke training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Deputy Manager in a high-volume, quality-focused environment.
• Experience managing, training, and supporting a team.
• Financially astute with budget creation skills.
• Excellent coaching and delegation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage nutritious menus.
• Prepare and manage the catering budget.
• Recruit, train, and supervise catering staff.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

Skills

Team management

Budget management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Deputy Manager – Caterham, England. Location: Caterham. Salary: Up to £38K. Benefits: 28 days holiday including bank holidays; 3 volunteering days; 3 days grandparent leave; 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave; bespoke training and development opportunities; pension and life insurance; discounts on our HAPI app; wellbeing hub; employee assistance programme; free meals at work; career development opportunities; HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Manager with a background in exceptional food catering services to join us at one of our highly prestigious education settings. If you are passionate about creating delicious dining experiences that fuel young minds and ignite taste buds, this is the perfect opportunity to bring your expertise to our table. Nestled in the heart of Caterham, this independent school caters for day pupils as well as boarders and staff and includes breakfast, lunch and supper service and an extensive hospitality service. Working 5 out of 7 days.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Deputy Manager to make a name for themselves with a hospitality background from wedding venues and hotels.

Note: This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

Job Description

As a Deputy Manager your focus is to work closely with your teams to develop a great work relationship and together provide the best customer service. You should have excellent presentation, organisational and communication skills, and demonstrate a real passion for food & service with enthusiasm.

• Collaborate with the back of house team to develop well-balanced and nutritious menus that cater to diverse dietary requirements and preferences.
• Prepare and manage the catering budget, ensuring cost-effective operations while maintaining quality standards.
• Establish strong relationships with school Bursars, Head Teachers and faculty.
• Recruit, train, supervise and motivate catering staff.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and quality control protocols.
• Identify opportunities for growth, innovation and improvement in menu offerings, service delivery and operational efficiency.
• Maintain strict adherence to health and safety regulations, ensuring a clean and organised kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Deputy Manager in a high-volume, quality-focused environment.
• Experience managing, training, and supporting a team.
• Financially astute; able to create and maintain budgets and drive commercial performance.
• Excellent coaching, delegation and influencing skills.
• Ability to prioritise multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and thrive under pressure.
• Strong multitasking, organisation, and attention to detail.
• Empathetic, clear and effective verbal and written communication.
• Solution-oriented mindset capable of adapting to challenges and opportunities.
• Excellent strategic thinking and critical reasoning skills.

Additional Information

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services to independent schools and colleges. We invest in training and development to equip teams for success. We emphasise sustainability, nutrition, and food innovation, offering training opportunities and experiences for culinary excellence and menu innovation. We create engaging dining experiences for our students with tasting tables, theme days, food theatre, chef demonstrations and supplier showcases.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are regulated activity; Enhanced DBS with Barred List check is required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants may undergo an online check of publicly available information. This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

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