School Catering Director: Lead Fresh, Safe Meals

WSH Group; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Volunteer days

Grandparent leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Pension & life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub

Free meals at work

Apprenticeships

Job summary

Holroyd Howe is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to lead the catering services at Stephen Perse Senior School. You will be responsible for strategic leadership, financial management, and developing exceptional food and hospitality experiences.

You will join one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, delivering fresh, innovative food services to independent schools. The role requires strong commercial acumen, inspirational leadership, and commitment to allergen management and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a senior catering or hospitality role, ideally in an independent or B&I environment.

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 initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant food safety, health and safety, and safeguarding policies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Champion staff development, training, and wellbeing
• Accountability for following and championing allergen controls

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Stakeholder management

Operational excellence

Nutrition trends

Customer experience

Job description

Holroyd Howe is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to lead the catering services at Stephen Perse Senior School. You will be responsible for strategic leadership, financial management, and developing exceptional food and hospitality experiences.

You will join one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, delivering fresh, innovative food services to independent schools. The role requires strong commercial acumen, inspirational leadership, and commitment to allergen management and safeguarding.