Head of School Catering & Hospitality

Thomas Franks Ltd; Hindhead; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Cycle to work scheme

Volunteers leave

Job summary

Thomas Franks Ltd in Hindhead is seeking a Chef Manager to lead the catering team in daily production and dining services for a school-site operation. The role requires strong budget oversight and a focus on food quality and service excellence across multiple dining spaces.

You will collaborate with the operations manager, manage day-to-day operations year-round, and drive improvements in food offers while maintaining high standards and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering excellent food standards.
• Hands-on catering management with budget responsibility.
• Strong leadership and staff development capabilities.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production and service of member and staff dining facilities across the site.
• Deliver client and company budgets and monitor P&L at location level.
• Develop catering offers in line with client expectations and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with food & beverage policies and maintain standards of service and cleanliness.
• Collaborate with operations manager and catering team to meet centre requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Food production

Customer service

Staff training

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

Job description

Thomas Franks Ltd in Hindhead is seeking a Chef Manager to lead the catering team in daily production and dining services for a school-site operation. The role requires strong budget oversight and a focus on food quality and service excellence across multiple dining spaces.

You will collaborate with the operations manager, manage day-to-day operations year-round, and drive improvements in food offers while maintaining high standards and customer satisfaction.