Catering Manager

Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week, term time only

Full Time

Handsworth Grange Rd, England, S13 9HJ

£25,524 per annum

This role based at Handsworth Grange sits within our Education division - catering for students. We are dedicated to providing high-quality, nutritious, fresh, and sustainable food for our younger generation, 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 communications, 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 - Friday, 37.5 hours per week, term time only

What can you bring?

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

Our way of saying thank you

At Elior, we strive to ensure our colleagues feel appreciated and rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards and benefits:

• FREE On-Site Lunches: Delicious and healthy meals, on us, every day at work
• Flexible Working: Enjoy the freedom to balance work and personal life with flexible hours
• Family Leave: Support for your family commitments with our family leave options
• Paid Charity Leave: Paid time off to volunteer for your favorite causes
• Opportunities for Career Progression: Grow and advance your career with continuous learning and development
• Wellbeing Benefits: Access mental health support and other wellbeing resources
• Life Assurance & Pension Schemes: Secure your future with our schemes
• 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 company and one of the UK's leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues across various 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 our people feel valued, supported, and fulfilled.

87% of colleagues are proud to work for Elior!

We promote respect, inclusion, and belonging for all, believing our differences strengthen us and create a positive work environment where everyone can succeed.

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