Regional Catering Manager (STEP Academy Trust) at East Sussex County Council
Hailsham, England, United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Sep, 26

Salary

30084.0

Posted On

12 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Staff Management, Kitchen Management, Catering Management, Communication Skills, Team Leadership, Multi-site Management, KPI Management, Sales Driving, Marketing, Staff Motivation

Industry

Government Administration

Description
Salary: £30,084 per annum pro rata  Contract type: Permanent Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only ( including inset days plus 2 weeks during the school holidays) Closing date: Wednesday 1st July 2026 Interview date: Friday 10th July 2026 How to apply: Please go to our website www.stepacademytrust.org [https://www.stepacademytrust.org] to apply online. Here you will also find the Job Description and Person Specification which fully outline the requirements of this post  Supporting statements should be written in line with the Person Specification. CVs are not accepted. Who to contact if you have a query: central.recruitment@stepacademytrust.org [central.recruitment@stepacademytrust.org]  Passion – Urgency – Positivity – Aspiration – Commitment STEP Academy Trust is an exciting, dynamic place to work that can offer great opportunities to the right candidate. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, join us as we ‘Strive Together for Excellence in Partnership’. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and energetic Regional Catering Manager to join our team in East Sussex. Our Trust celebrates the diversity of our school community. We welcome visits to our schools. Our ideal candidate will: * Experience of managing staff. * Some experience in a successful Kitchen Manager/Catering Manager position (or similar). * Have suitable communication skills to all sections of the academy community both verbally and in writing. * Ability to operate as part of a team or individually as required. * Be able to manage multiple kitchens. * Be able to lead and motivate staff. * Demonstrate a willingness and enthusiasm for training and progression. * Display a commitment to the Trust’s equalities policies. * Experience in meeting monthly KPIs. * Experience in driving sales and initiating marketing ideas.   We can offer you: * A dedicated leadership team, who are committed to supporting and developing colleagues. * Excellent professional development and promotion opportunities. * Membership to Perkbox discount scheme. * Subsidised private health care with Benenden. * A free school lunch when working in school.   This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Social Media check and satisfactory references.  STEP Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. STEP Academy Trust believes that its workforce should reflect the local community and that all groups within the community should have equal access to the Trust’s employment opportunities.  We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Applicants must hold the right to work in the UK.   Additional Information Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Responsibilities
The Regional Catering Manager is responsible for leading and motivating staff across multiple kitchens within the Trust. Key duties include meeting monthly KPIs and implementing marketing ideas to drive sales.
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