Strategic Trust Catering Leader | Multi-Site & Nutritious Menus

The Gorse Academies Trust; Morley; Presencial; GBP 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Gorse Academies Trust is seeking an experienced Trust Catering Manager to provide strategic leadership and operational excellence across all academies. You will shape a central catering strategy, recruit and support a team, and drive high-quality, nutritious menus across the trust.

This role requires strong governance of budgets, compliance with food safety standards, and collaboration with school leaders, staff, and suppliers to deliver outstanding value for money.

Formación

• Experience managing large-scale or multi-site catering operations.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate and develop 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 with kitchen teams.

Responsabilidades

• Lead catering operations across the trust and develop a cohesive catering strategy.
• Maintain consistent standards 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.

Conocimientos

Large-scale ops

Leadership

Food safety

Allergen mgmt

Budgeting

Communication

Travel

Descripción del empleo

The Gorse Academies Trust is seeking an experienced Trust Catering Manager to provide strategic leadership and operational excellence across all academies. You will shape a central catering strategy, recruit and support a team, and drive high-quality, nutritious menus across the trust.

This role requires strong governance of budgets, compliance with food safety standards, and collaboration with school leaders, staff, and suppliers to deliver outstanding value for money.