Catering Manager at Elior UK

Ipswich, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Aug, 26

Salary

23576.7

Posted On

17 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Management, Budget Control, Client Liaison, COSHH, Food Safety, Health & Safety, Recruitment, Staff Training, Customer Service, Operational Excellence

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Taylor Shaw – Great Food, Bright Futures At Sidegate Primary School, 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 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 | 7:30am - 2:30pm | 35 Hours Per Week | Term Time Only Salary: £15.45 Per Hour | £23,576.70 Per Annum Job ID: 5789 What can you bring? Proven experience of successfully managing a team Genuine interest in customer service excellence A strong team player, highly confident and positive Self-motivated and innovative Previous experience within management, Contract Catering desirable 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. Wellbeing first - mental health support and wellbeing perks. 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? To enrich 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!

Responsibilities

The Catering Manager is responsible for managing on-site teams, including recruitment, training, and support to deliver high-quality food services. Key duties include budget management, ensuring compliance with food safety and health and safety regulations, and maintaining client relationships.