Company Description

Catering Manager

Bethany SchoolLocation:

Goudhurst, Kent

TN17 1LBSalary:

Up to £48,000 per annumBenefits:52-week contract with limited out-of-term operations

28 days holiday

3 volunteering days

3 days grandparent leave

24 weeks enhanced maternity leave

Bespoke training and development opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Discounts via our Perkbox benefits app (retail, travel, cinema and more)

Access to wellbeing hub and employee assistance programme

Free meals on duty

Career development pathways and HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

About Bethany School:Bethany is a thriving independent day and boarding school for pupils aged 1118, set in the beautiful Kent countryside. We are proud to deliver a nurturing, inclusive and inspiring environment for both students and staff.We are currently recruiting a

Catering Manager

to lead our food service operations. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee a quality-focused catering service that includes daily meals for students and staff, residential boarders, and hospitality for events and functions.

Job Description

Key ResponsibilitiesManage day-to-day catering operations across the site

Lead and develop the catering team to deliver consistent high standards

Ensure full compliance with food hygiene, health and safety and allergen procedures

Deliver a welcoming, inclusive, and customer-focused food experience

Uphold strong working relationships with school stakeholders

Gather feedback to evolve and improve services

Lead a dedicated team of chefs, kitchen assistants and front-of-house staff

Conduct team appraisals, manage rotas, training and performance development

Foster a positive and supportive working environment

Manage budgets, purchasing, and cost control

Monitor food waste and stock levels

Qualifications

What Were Looking ForProven experience in a senior catering management/head chef role(education or similar)

Strong leadership with a passion for developing teams

Excellent communication and client relationship management skills

Financial and budget management experience

Passion for quality food, service, and innovation

A clear understanding of safeguarding and safer recruitment practices

If youre a motivated and experienced catering professional ready to make a real impact in an educational setting, wed love to hear from you. Join us at Bethany School and help shape the future of school dining

Additional Information

Holroyd Howe is one of the UKs leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.We pride ourselves on:SustainabilitySustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.NutritionWe take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.Food InnovationWe offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.From tasting tables, theme days and food theatre, to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases, we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and fun for our pupils, helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children.This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.IND1

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