Catering Manager

Monday to Friday / 40 hours per week / term time only

Full Time

England, OL8 3EP

£25,094 per annum

This role at Hathershaw College is within our Education division, catering for students. We are dedicated to providing high-quality, nutritious, fresh, and sustainable food for young people, supporting a healthy diet. At Taylor Shaw & Edwards & Blake, we believe young people deserve and need the best food for their wellbeing; we do food with a difference.

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

What you'll be doing

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

• Motivating and managing a team
• Controlling and managing a budget
• Ensuring ongoing team communication, building internal and external relationships, management reporting, and client liaison to enable operational excellence
• Ensuring compliance with COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal regulations, environmental policies, and duty of care to customers and colleagues

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday / 40 hours per week / term time only

What can you bring?

• Proven experience in successfully managing a team
• A genuine interest in customer service excellence
• A strong team player, confident and positive
• Self-motivated and innovative
• Previous management experience within Contract Catering is desirable

Our way of saying thank you

At Elior, we aim to make our colleagues feel appreciated and rewarded, offering generous benefits in exchange for your dedication.

• FREE On-Site Lunches: Delicious and healthy meals every day at work
• Flexible Working: Balance work and personal life with flexible hours
• Family Leave: Support for family commitments with leave options
• Paid Charity Leave: Paid time off to volunteer for causes you care about
• Career Progression: Opportunities for growth supported by learning and development
• Wellbeing Benefits: Access to mental health support and wellbeing resources
• Life Assurance & Pension Schemes: Secure your future
• Discounts & Perks: Discounts on entertainment, leisure, and cashback offers, plus cycle-to-work scheme

Why it's great to work for us

Elior is a multi-award-winning, leading contract caterer in the UK, with over 10,000 colleagues across sectors including:

• Workplaces & Office Space
• Sporting Venues & Stadiums
• Attraction & Heritage Sites
• Public Sector & Defence
• Health, Care & Hospitals
• Schools, Colleges & Universities

We are committed to enriching lives every day and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, supported, and fulfilled.

87% of colleagues are proud to work at Elior!

We promote respect, inclusion, and belonging for all, celebrating diversity to strengthen our work environment and help colleagues reach their potential.

If you need support or adjustments during the application process, please let us know. We're happy to help.