School Catering Manager Independent School, Ealing
Are you a dynamic catering professional looking for a new challenge in an educational setting? We have a fantastic opportunity for a School Catering Manager at a prestigious independent day school in Ealing, serving 1000 students. With a recently revamped menu and an exciting, diverse offering for breakfast, break, and lunch, this role offers the chance to lead a vibrant catering operation.
What's on offer:
- Salary: Up to £46,091 FTE (£36,000 actual), including 5.6 weeks paid holiday.
- Commitment: 35 weeks per year.
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.
- Operations: Lead and manage the school's catering operation including a main dining room serving breakfast and lunch, a sixth form café, events space and retail operation.
Responsibilities include:
- Overseeing the catering services, ensuring high-quality meals and beverages are served.
- Managing a team of supervisors, chefs, catering assistants, and events staff.
- Developing innovative menus, including adventurous and traditional options for breakfast, snacks, and lunch.
- Ensuring compliance with food hygiene and safety regulations.
- Handling budgets, stock control, and purchasing.
- Collaborating with school staff and managing catering for special events.
What we're looking for:
- Proven experience running large in-house catering functions (around 1,000 covers per day).
- Strong people management and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and empower a diverse team.
- Experience in menu creation and catering for events.
- Budget management and supplier negotiation experience.
- A customer-focused attitude and a passion for exceeding expectations.
Why apply? You'll have the chance to lead a well-established team, work in a rewarding environment, and make a real impact on students' school experience. With a refreshed and exciting menu offering, you'll bring creativity and innovation to the table while maintaining the high standards the school expects.
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