Catering Manager

Elior Uk; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in Sheffield is seeking a Catering Manager to manage a team and oversee food preparations for a large number of school meals. The ideal candidate should have experience in contract and education catering, and strong leadership skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £26,700 per annum along with generous benefits including flexible working hours and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Free tasty meals

Flexible working hours

Paid volunteering days

Career development opportunities

Pension schemes and life assurance

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a team
• Strong management and leadership skills
• Experience in contract catering
• Experience in education catering operations

Responsibilities

• Manage teams on site and ensure high-quality service
• Oversee food preparation for up to 700 covers per day
• Control and manage a budget
• Ensure compliance with food safety and regulations

Skills

Management skills

Customer service

Team player

Innovative

Job description

Monday - Friday, 7:15am - 2:45pm, 37.5 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only

Full Time

England, S2 1SN

£26700 per annum

Taylor Shaw – Great Food, Bright Futures

At Sheffield Park 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 team of 1 x Cook & 12 x Catering Assistants
• Oversee food preparation for up to 700 covers per day, maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency
• 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 - Friday, 7:15am - 2:45pm, 37.5 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only

What can you bring?

• Proven experience of successfully managing a team with strong management & leadership skills
• A drive to grow and maintain exceptional client relationships
• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• A strong team player, highly confident and positive
• Self-motivated and innovative
• Previous experience within contract catering is essential
• Previous experience within an education catering operation is essential

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!

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