School Catering Manager - Lead Kitchen Team, Term-Time

Sodexo; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global services provider is seeking a Catering Manager for their location in Manchester. You will be responsible for overseeing all food and beverage operations, managing costs, and leading a kitchen team to ensure high-quality service. The role offers a supportive work environment with public holidays off and requires experience in large-scale cooking and staff management. Benefits include a competitive salary and various support resources.

Benefits

Mental health support platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing app

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Retirement Plan membership

Death in Service benefit

Learning and development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering Opportunities

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation

Full training and uniform provided

Qualifications

• Must have expertise in cooking for 100 - 1300 students.
• Experience in a similar cooking environment is required.
• Previous staff supervision experience needed.
• Experience with fresh produce and ingredients is essential.
• Must adhere to health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food and beverage operations for the school's kitchen.
• Manage costs related to catering operation.
• Develop and mentor the kitchen team.
• Create and develop menus.
• Conduct audits to ensure standards are followed.

Skills

Cooking on a large scale

Recipe following

Staff supervision

Working with fresh produce

Health and safety compliance

Working under pressure

Positive leadership

Education

NVQ Level 2 & 3

Level 2 Food safety Certificate

Job description

A leading global services provider is seeking a Catering Manager for their location in Manchester. You will be responsible for overseeing all food and beverage operations, managing costs, and leading a kitchen team to ensure high-quality service. The role offers a supportive work environment with public holidays off and requires experience in large-scale cooking and staff management. Benefits include a competitive salary and various support resources.