Catering Manager

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

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a dedicated Food Services Manager in Northampton, England, to oversee food preparation and delivery, manage a large team, and ensure excellent service in schools. The ideal candidate will have experience in contract catering, strong leadership skills, and a genuine interest in customer service. This role offers competitive compensation of £35,000 per annum, along with various employee perks designed to promote work-life balance and personal growth.

Benefits

Free, tasty meals

Flexible working

Time to unwind with holidays matching school calendar

Leave for life’s important moments

Paid volunteering days

Career development opportunities

Pension schemes and life assurance

Exclusive discounts on entertainment and travel

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a large team efficiently.
• Ability to control budgets and perform stocktaking.
• Experience in recruiting and training staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation and delivery across multiple outlets.
• Motivate and manage a diverse team.
• Ensure high-quality service delivery to clients.

Skills

Genuine interest in customer service excellence

Proven team leader experience

Self-motivated and able to work well unsupervised

Previous experience within contract catering

Previous experience within an Education setting

Multi-site experience

Job description

Monday to Friday | 7:00am to 3:00pm | 40 Hours Per Week | Term Time Only

Full Time

England, NN3 8NH

£35000 per annum

Taylor Shaw – Great Food, Bright Futures

At Northampton Academy, part ofTaylor 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…

• Oversee food preparation & delivery for multiple outlets (including a Costa Coffee)
• Motivating and managing our large team of 15
• Controlling and managing a budget, stocktaking and ordering
• Recruiting, inducting, training, and supporting colleagues to deliver an efficient, high-quality service to Elior UK, our customer and clients
• Accountable for ensuring ongoing team communications, including building internal and external relationships, management reporting and client liaison to enable operational excellence

Monday - Friday | 7:00am - 3:00pm | 40 Hours Per Week | Term Time Only

What can you bring?

• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• Focused on the front line
• Proven team leader experience
• Self-motivated and able to work well unsupervised
• Previous experience within contract catering is essential
• Previous experience within an Education setting is desirable
• Multi-site experience is advantageous

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!