This role based at Chesterton Primary School sits within our Education division – catering for students. Dedicated to providing high-quality, nutritious, fresh, and sustainable food for our younger generation, we're 100% committed to supporting a healthy diet. At Taylor Shaw & Edwards & Blake, we're driven by the knowledge that 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 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… Join our warm and welcoming primary school as a Catering Manager, where you'll lead and inspire to deliver exceptional service. In this role, you'll be responsible for recruiting, onboarding, training, and supporting colleagues to ensure a high-quality, efficient catering experience for Elior UK, our customers, and clients. Your proactive leadership will help create a positive dining environment for our school community. Responsible for the Catering operations 120 covers per day Motivating and managing 1 x General Assistant 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 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 Contract Catering is essential Our way of saying thank you At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts. FREE On-Site Lunches: Savour delicious and healthy meals, on us, every day at work Flexible Working: Enjoy the freedom to balance work and personal life with our flexible working hours Term Time Holidays: Offering you flexibility Family Leave: Prioritise your family commitments with our family leave options designed to support you during important times Paid Charity Leave: Make a difference in your community with paid time off to volunteer for your favourite causes Opportunities for Career Progression: Grow and advance your career with us, supported by continuous learning and development opportunities Comprehensive Wellbeing Benefits: Access mental health support and a range of wellbeing benefits to keep you feeling your best, both professionally and personally Life Assurance & Pension Schemes: Secure your future with our life assurance and workplace pension schemes Exclusive Discounts & Perks: Enjoy discounts and cashback on entertainment, leisure activities, and much more, alongside our popular cycle-to-work scheme Why it's great to work for us Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including: Workplaces & Office Space Sporting Venues & Stadium Attraction & Heritage Sites Public Sector & Defence Health, Care & Hospitals Schools, Colleges & Universities Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled. That's why 87% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us Elior Celebrates Equality At Elior, we’re committed to creating a culture of respect, inclusion, and belonging for all. Ultimately, we believe it’s our differences that make us stronger and enrich our work environment, which in turn makes Elior a great place to work By celebrating equality and diversity we’ve created a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to do their best work, where colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed. If you need any support or adjustments during the application process, just let us know. We're happy to help. Interested? Click ‘Apply now’ Other details Job Function Manager Pay Type Hourly Hiring Rate £14.00