Strategic Catering Manager – People, Quality & Growth

Holroyd Howe; Toseland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Holroyd Howe is seeking a senior catering operations leader to shape strategy across multiple sites and client relationships. You will drive financial performance, uphold food quality and service, and lead multi-site teams to deliver exceptional school catering.

The role requires proven leadership in a senior catering or hospitality setting, strong budgeting and stakeholder management, and a passion for nutrition, safety, and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a senior catering or hospitality role.
• Strong budgeting and financial oversight capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of current trends in food, nutrition and sustainability.

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 experience

Financial management

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Foodservice knowledge

Job description

Holroyd Howe is seeking a senior catering operations leader to shape strategy across multiple sites and client relationships. You will drive financial performance, uphold food quality and service, and lead multi-site teams to deliver exceptional school catering.

The role requires proven leadership in a senior catering or hospitality setting, strong budgeting and stakeholder management, and a passion for nutrition, safety, and sustainability.