Part-Time Catering Manager: Lead School Dining & Service

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Chartwells is recruiting an experienced Catering Manager to oversee all catering and service operations. This part-time role covers 30 hours per week, with a 44.6-week year schedule. You will lead kitchen and service teams, drive food quality, and ensure exceptional customer service across all scales of operation.

You will manage inventories, budgets, KPIs, and safety standards while collaborating with management to deliver outstanding food experiences and business growth.

Qualifications

• Two years of catering experience.
• Experience leading and training teams.
• NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2.
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate.
• Strong financial acumen and budget monitoring.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious food to the highest standards.
• Supervise culinary and catering teams to maintain impeccable service.
• Oversee in-unit catering operations, inventories, budgets, and action plans.
• Communicate with line manager to monitor KPIs and targets.
• Represent Chartwells and maintain a positive brand image.
• Identify opportunities for new food or service concepts to drive sales.
• Liaise between customers and teams to exceed expectations.
• Train and develop teams to excel in their roles.
• Ensure Health & Safety standards across catering and service teams.

Skills

Team management

Financial acumen

Communication

Organisational skills

Customer service

Ambition to upskill

Education

NVQ Level 1 & 2 / City & Guilds 706/1 & 2

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Chartwells is recruiting an experienced Catering Manager to oversee all catering and service operations. This part-time role covers 30 hours per week, with a 44.6-week year schedule. You will lead kitchen and service teams, drive food quality, and ensure exceptional customer service across all scales of operation.

You will manage inventories, budgets, KPIs, and safety standards while collaborating with management to deliver outstanding food experiences and business growth.