School Catering Manager: Lead a 15-Person Team (Term Time)

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

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.