Catering Manager

Catering Manager - Temp to Permanent Opportunity

Location: Hackney

Hourly rate: £20.80ph

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Interim (Minimum 2-Month Assignment)

DBS: Standard DBS Required

No Parking Available

Close to bus and train connections

Are you an experienced Catering Manager with a passion for catering ready to step into a leadership role and make an immediate impact?

A care organisation in Hackney is looking for a dedicated and highly capable Catering Manager to take the reins of our catering department. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on professional who can quickly build relationships, lead a small team, and ensure the continued delivery of a high-quality catering service.

St Joseph's Hospice provides outstanding care and support to individuals living with life-limiting illnesses. Our catering team plays an essential role in enhancing the wellbeing of patients, families, staff, and visitors through the provision of nutritious, high-quality meals and refreshments.

We are seeking an experienced manager who can hit the ground running, providing stability, leadership, and operational oversight from day one.

As a Catering Manager, you will:

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the catering department.
• Manage, support, and develop a dedicated catering team comprising:
  
  • 2 Chefs
  • 3 Catering Assistants
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality food services to patients, visitors, and staff.
• Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene, health and safety, and compliance.
• Manage stock control, ordering processes, supplier relationships, and budgets.
• Oversee staff rotas and resource planning.
• Drive service improvements and operational efficiencies where appropriate.
• Ensure all dietary, nutritional, and food safety requirements are met.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience in a Catering Manager or Catering Supervisor role.
• Previous experience managing catering operations within healthcare, hospice, care, education, or similar settings.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety legislation and compliance standards.
• Experience managing budgets, stock, and catering resources.
• The ability to work autonomously and take ownership of the service from the outset.
• A proactive and solution-focused approach.
• Relevant Food Hygiene qualifications (Level 3 desirable).
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Standard DBS check.

If you are an experienced Catering Manager who can provide immediate leadership and support to a busy catering department, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help this care organisation continue delivering exceptional care and hospitality to those who need it most.