Catering Manager

We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and dedicated Catering Manager to lead ourin-house catering service at Richmond Hill Academy. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering a high-quality, nutritious and welcoming dining experience for our students, staff and visitors. As Catering Manager, you will oversee the daily operation of the academy kitchen and dining facilities, ensuring excellent standards of food quality, hygiene, food safetyand customer service.

Working closely with the Trust Catering Manager, you will lead and support the catering team, manage food production and service, monitor budgets and stock, and ensure compliance withall relevant legislation and trust policies. You will also promote healthyeating and help create an environment where students can enjoy safe, nutritious and appealing meals each day.

This role would suit an experienced catering professional with strong organisational and leadership skills who is passionate about delivering an outstanding catering service within an educational setting.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience working within a busy catering orkitchen environment.
• Experience managing food preparation and service.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, hygiene standards and HACCP principles.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to lead, motivate and develop asmall team.
• Experience of stock control, ordering andbudget monitoring.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• A commitment to maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene, safety and cleanliness.
• A positive, reliable and flexible approach towork.
• Level 2 Food Safety or Food Hygiene Certificateand willingness to achieve Level 3 if not already held.
• Experience with in a school or education settingis desirable.