We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Regional Catering Manager to oversee the catering operations across multiple schools within a large MAT (multi academy trust). You will be based in one of our schools closest to your area - Locations available: Nottingham, Derby, Northampton, Peterborough or Skegness.
The ideal candidate will ensure high standards of food quality, compliance, and service delivery while driving performance, cost-efficiency, and team development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and support catering teams across multiple school sites
- Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health & safety, and nutritional standards
- Monitor and control budgets, stock, and supplier relationships
- Implement consistent menus, processes, and quality across all sites
- Recruit, train, and lead catering staff to deliver excellent service
- Work closely with school leaders to meet pupil and staff expectations
Requirements:
Essential:
- Accredited course in catering management, or similar.
- Level 2 Food Safety
- NVQ 3 or equivalent in Catering and Hospitality or equivalent
- Working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation
- An awareness of the Governments Healthy Eating Initiative, and
allergen legislation.
- Experience of managing systems and staff usage across multi-sites.
- Working knowledge of electronic catering management systems.
- Experience of working with volume catering
Educated to diploma or higher in catering and hospitality sector
- Strong Leadership Skills
- You will be required to travel to academies. A full driving
license and access to a vehicle will be essential.
Desirable:
- Experience of working within an education establishment
- Project Management experience.
- Multi-site management experience.
- Level 3 Advanced Food Safety
- Safeguarding
This is a full time permanent post