Multi-Site School Catering Manager

Impact Food Group; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Staff discount across retailers

Monthly incentives

DBS check paid

Job summary

Impact Food Group is seeking an experienced Area Manager to oversee our school catering service in the Wokingham area. The role covers multiple school sites, with Monday to Friday working days and 40 hours per week across 42 weeks per year.

Salary is £38,000 per year plus mileage paid. You will ensure standards across sites, manage finances, and drive high-quality service delivery with strong leadership in education catering.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing others in a multi-site environment.
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Experience in Education Catering preferred.
• Strong food safety and hygiene knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills and IT literacy.
• GCSE Maths and English being essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a patch of schools and day-to-day operations of the area.
• Train and set targets with kitchen managers.
• Liaise with school business managers.
• Implement food safety policies across sites.
• Ensure health and safety standards throughout the area.
• Oversee HR matters such as appraisals/discipline.
• Recruit and retain staff.

Skills

People management

Client relationship management

Excellent communication

IT literacy

Food safety awareness

Craft skills

Driving licence

Ability to work in Education Catering

Education

Recognised Food Hygiene and Catering qualifications

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

Impact Food Group is seeking an experienced Area Manager to oversee our school catering service in the Wokingham area. The role covers multiple school sites, with Monday to Friday working days and 40 hours per week across 42 weeks per year.

Salary is £38,000 per year plus mileage paid. You will ensure standards across sites, manage finances, and drive high-quality service delivery with strong leadership in education catering.