Catering & Hospitality Group Manager

Stmarysnewchurch; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational trust in Blackburn is seeking an experienced Catering & Hospitality Group Manager. You will oversee catering operations across 15 academies, ensuring quality and promoting healthy eating. Responsibilities include menu design, budget management, and leading a dispersed team. The role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and a proven ability to motivate teams. The position offers a supportive environment and opportunities for personal development, making it ideal for someone committed to enhancing the dining experience for pupils and staff.

Benefits

Flexible term-time hours

Employment support and benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• A recognized qualification in catering or hospitality at Level 4 or equivalent.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams across multiple sites.
• High level of communication and organizational skills.
• Strong customer service ethos.

Responsibilities

• Oversee catering operations across 15 academies.
• Manage menu design, food safety compliance, and budget management.
• Ensure consistent quality and positive dining experience for pupils and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

Level 4 qualification in catering or hospitality

GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above

Tools

Catering systems technology

Job description

## Catering & Hospitality Group Manager### We are searching for the best education professionals* Catering & Hospitality Group ManagerNEW# Catering & Hospitality Group ManagerEmployerLocation: Blackburn, LancashireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: NJC Grade 8 SCP 28-30 (£39,152 - £40,777 fte)Posted: 22nd December 2025Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 5th January 2026 01:00 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1527527Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1527527* Share :**Catering & Hospitality Group Manager****37 hours per week, Full Time****Permanent****All Year Round, 52.143 weeks per year**An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, highly motivated, conscientious and creative Catering & Hospitality Group Manager to join our committed and hardworking central team. This is a Trust-wide role overseeing catering operations across 15 academies. It is varied and fast-paced, requiring an adaptable, flexible and resourceful individual able to manage competing priorities, lead a dispersed team, and drive high standards across all aspects of school catering.You will be responsible for the strategic and operational delivery of our catering services, including menu design, food safety compliance, staff leadership, budget management, and the continual promotion of healthy eating. Your leadership will ensure consistent quality and a positive dining experience for all pupils and staff.**WHAT WE OFFER:*** Flexible, term-time hours* The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment across a well-run and respected Trust* Good opportunities for personal and career development* Access to health and wellbeing support for you and your family* Employment within a Trust committed to equality of opportunity and nationally and locally negotiated pay arrangements* Terms and conditions protected through a formal trade union recognition agreement with all major education and support staff unions, supported through regular JCNC meetings* Access to employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox* Cycle to work scheme**THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:*** A recognised and relevant qualification in catering or hospitality at Level 4 or equivalent* GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above* A proven ability to lead and motivate teams across multiple sites* A high level of communication and organisational skills* The ability to use relevant technology and catering systems* A can-do attitude and strong customer service ethos* A commitment to the health, wellbeing and positive experience of pupils through the catering provision**Advert End date: Monday 5th January 2026 at 1pm****Proposed Interview date: Wednesday 14th January 2026**Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates.We are a member of Cidari Multi Academy Trust, established in November 2013, a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education is committed to providing high-quality education for all children in our academies, based on clearly established Christian values and principles.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Cidari Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.### Cidari Multi Academy Trust