Catering Manager

Elior Uk; Northampton; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a Catering Manager to manage teams and ensure high-quality service delivery in Northampton. Responsibilities include motivating teams, budget control, and compliance with safety regulations. With a supportive working environment, this role offers free meals, flexible working hours, and career development opportunities. If you are passionate about food and teamwork, we invite you to apply and grow with us.

Benefits

Free, tasty meals

Flexible working hours

Time off for important moments

Paid volunteering days

Career development opportunities

Pension schemes and life assurance

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience of successfully managing a large team.
• Previous experience within management in Contract Catering is desirable.
• Ability to manage a multi-outlet site.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage teams on site.
• Accountable for recruiting, inducting, and training colleagues.
• Deliver an efficient, high-quality service.

Skills

Team management

Customer service excellence

Budget management

Self-motivated

Innovative

Job description

Monday to Friday, Term Time only, 7:00am - 3:00pm

Full Time

England, NN3 8NH

£35000 per annum

Taylor Shaw – Great Food, Bright Futures

At Northampton Academy part of Taylor Shaw, we believe healthy food fuels young minds, and we’re passionate about serving delicious, nutritious meals in schools and colleges across the UK. Every meal is fresh, sustainable, and packed with goodness – because we know young people deserve the best.

Elior is committed to safeguarding children and colleagues. Candidates that are shortlisted for this role, will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including Children’s Barred List, and two suitable references.

What you’ll be doing…

As a Catering Manager you will proactively manage teams on site as well as be accountable for recruiting, inducting, training, and supporting colleagues to deliver an efficient, high-quality service to Elior UK, our customer and clients.

• Motivating and managing a large team
• Controlling and managing a budget
• Accountable for ensuring ongoing team communications, including building internal and external relationships, management reporting and client liaison to enable operational excellence
• Accountable for COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal regulations, environmental policies and duty of care to customers and colleagues

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, Term Time only, 7:00am - 3:00pm

What can you bring?

• Proven experience of successfully managing a large team
• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• A strong team player, highly confident and positive
• Self‑motivated and innovative
• Previous experience within management, Contract Catering desirable
• Ability to manage a multi outlet site

The start date for this role will be April 2026

Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!

At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. That’s why we make sure our team feels appreciated, supported, and set up for success! Here’s what’s waiting for you:

• Free, tasty meals - Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!
• Flexible working - including part time roles, because life doesn’t run on a 9-5 schedule.
• Plenty of Time to Unwind - Flexibility around family life with holidays that match the school calendar.
• Leave for life’s important moments - whether family, personal or unexpected.
• Give back time - paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.
• Room to grow - career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.
• Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance.
• Exclusive discounts - save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel!

One small thing - we welcome you to apply using the name you feel most comfortable with!No need for legal names at this stage.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We’re a people‑first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission? Toenrich lives everywhere, every day.

And here’s the best part - 87% of our team say they’re proud to work here!Why? Because we create a place where you’re listened to, trusted, supported, and valued.

Not sure you match every single requirement? Apply anyway! Research shows that many people - especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria. But we hire for potential, not just experience. If you’re passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!

We Celebrate You!

At Elior, diversity and inclusion aren’t just policies, they’re who we are. We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we’re dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.

Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know - we’re happy to help!

Ready to join us? Hit ‘Apply Now’ and let’s chat!