Director of School Catering & Dining Excellence

BaxterStorey; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Volunteering days

Grandparent leave

Enhanced maternity leave (24 weeks)

Training & development opportunities

Pension & life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub & employee assistance

Free meals at work

Apprenticeships for all levels

Performance bonus up to £5,000

Job summary

Holroyd Howe is seeking a Director of Catering to lead the catering operation at Notting Hill & Ealing High School in London. You will oversee all aspects of the operation, including financial performance, team development, client relationships and compliance, delivering exceptional food and service to pupils, staff and visitors.

The role offers a high-profile leadership position within the UK's education catering sector, with a fixed salary of £55,000 per annum plus a performance-related bonus

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a senior catering or hospitality role, ideally in independent or B&I environments.
• Strong financial management and budget control capabilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for catering operations aligned with organisational goals.
• Lead and inspire multi-site teams, ensuring high standards of food quality, service and hygiene.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial performance across all catering operations.
• Drive innovation in menu planning, sourcing and sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant food safety, health & safety and safeguarding policies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership experience

Financial management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Operational excellence

Job description

Holroyd Howe is seeking a Director of Catering to lead the catering operation at Notting Hill & Ealing High School in London. You will oversee all aspects of the operation, including financial performance, team development, client relationships and compliance, delivering exceptional food and service to pupils, staff and visitors.

The role offers a high-profile leadership position within the UK's education catering sector, with a fixed salary of £55,000 per annum plus a performance-related bonus