School Catering Manager

Teaching Vacancies; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Lichfield is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to lead their catering operation. Responsibilities include developing creative menu concepts and managing the catering team to ensure high standards in food quality and service. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, effective communication skills, and a passion for quality food. This role provides an opportunity to make a positive impact on students' lunchtime experiences.

Benefits

Professional training programme

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, innovative, and experienced in catering management.
• In-depth knowledge of practical cooking in a large-scale environment.
• Sound knowledge of catering legislation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement creative food concepts for the menu.
• Lead and manage the catering team.
• Ensure high standards in food production and presentation.

Skills

Passion for food

Budget management experience

Leadership and motivational skills

Effective communication

IT skills

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about food and enjoy working as part of a team?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative and experienced Catering Manager to join and lead our established team and manage the development of our catering operation.

You will be responsible for the development and implementation of a range of creative food concepts for the menu and service; to be successful for this position you must be able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of practical cooking in a large-scale environment.

Candidates must be motivated and have a passion for quality coupled with the highest standards in food production, presentation, and service.

You must be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of catering legislation, have budget management experience and good IT skills.

You must have supervisory experience and be able to demonstrate good leadership and motivational skills.

Effective communication skills with an emphasis on customer care are essential, as is the ability to work and lead as part of a team.

We want to help make good lunchtime memories for our customers so it is essential that you can demonstrate an attitude which is appropriate to the school environment.

What the school offers its staff

• An opportunity to join our dedicated team of staff who are committed to our children and families.
• Happy, friendly children who are engaged in their learning and are willing to participate in the wider life of the school.
• Strong family links with parents who are actively involved in school life.
• A supportive and knowledgeable governing body who are committed to maintaining high standards.
• A supportive professional training programme.

Further details about the role

Candidates who are shortlisted will be informed by email or telephone, if possible. Unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.

A visit to the school is actively encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01543 263505 to arrange.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.