Strategic Trust Catering Director – Multi-Site

The Gorse Academies Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher or local government pension

Continued investment in professionals

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

The GORSE Academies Trust is seeking an experienced Trust Catering Manager to shape and lead a high-quality school catering service across our academies in Leeds. You will provide strategic leadership, develop a cohesive trust-wide catering strategy, and drive continuous improvement across all sites.

You will lead and recruit a central catering support team, oversee budgets and procurement, and ensure compliance with food safety and health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large-scale or multi-site catering operations.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate diverse teams.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety legislation, hygiene standards and allergen management.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Financial management experience, including budgeting and procurement.
• Commitment to promoting healthy eating and a positive food culture.
• Willingness to travel across multiple sites and engage regularly with kitchen teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead catering operations across The GORSE Academies Trust, developing a cohesive catering strategy.
• Ensure high-quality, nutritious and inclusive menus across all academies.
• Support and manage catering managers; oversee budgets, procurement and cost control.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety and health and safety regulations, including HACCP.
• Build strong relationships with trust and academy leaders, staff, suppliers and external partners.

Job description

The GORSE Academies Trust is seeking an experienced Trust Catering Manager to shape and lead a high-quality school catering service across our academies in Leeds. You will provide strategic leadership, develop a cohesive trust-wide catering strategy, and drive continuous improvement across all sites.

You will lead and recruit a central catering support team, oversee budgets and procurement, and ensure compliance with food safety and health and safety regulations.