Catering Manager

Full Time – Permanent (37 hours per week, 6.30am/7.00am - 2.30pm/3.00pm Monday - Friday (hours negotiable) (40 weeks per annum: TTO plus teacher training days, plus 1-week holiday working) Band H SCP 14 - 17 (£27,367 - £29,729 Actual Salary) Our client, a well-regarded secondary school in Rugby, is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to lead their catering provision and oversee the day-to-day running of the school kitchen. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated catering professional to manage a busy service while ensuring high standards of food quality, nutrition and compliance. The key responsibilities of a Catering Manager: * Lead, manage and motivate the catering team to ensure an efficient and positive working environment * Plan and develop balanced, nutritious menus that meet school food standards and cater for dietary requirements * Oversee all kitchen operations including food preparation, service, cleaning and maintenance * Manage catering budgets, stock ordering and waste to ensure value for money * Maintain high standards of food hygiene, health and safety in line with regulations such as HACCP and COSHH * Carry out risk assessments and maintain appropriate compliance records * Work collaboratively with staff and students to gather feedback and continuously improve the catering service The minimum requirements for the Catering Manager role: * Previous experience in a catering management or supervisory role * Strong knowledge of food hygiene and food safety regulations * Experience managing catering operations in a busy environment * Ability to manage budgets, stock and food ordering effectively * Strong leadership and communication skills The ideal candidate for the Catering Manager role: * Experience working within a school or education catering environment * Relevant food hygiene qualification (such as Level 3 Food Hygiene) * Creative approach to menu planning and food presentation * Highly organised with the ability to work effectively under pressure * Positive attitude with a strong focus on delivering excellent service The Caraires Consultancy operates with integrity by treating our clients, applicants and suppliers in a fair and honest manner – as we want to be treated. Interested? Please apply below or call us on (phone number removed) for an informal chat. If you have sent us a copy of your CV and not had a reply within 5 working days we would kindly ask you to assume your application on this occasion has been unsuccessful. For our Privacy Policy, please see our website