Catering Manager

Catering Manager – £40,000 pro rata | Excellent Monday-Friday work/life balance

Catering Manager opportunity in Brockenhurst, offering £40,000 pro rata to Term Time Only and a 12-week temp-to-perm route.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take the lead on the catering operation at a busy college, overseeing around 800 covers per day across hot meals and grab & go options. With Monday-Friday working and 8am-4pm shifts, this role offers a great balance between career development and way of life, and is commutable from Bournemouth and Southampton.

PLEASE NOTE AN ENHANCED DBS IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS ROLE

Why apply / What’s in it for you?

• £40,000 salary pro rata to Term Time Only
• Monday-Friday working for a fantastic work/life balance
• 12-week temp-to-perm opportunity
• 8am-4pm shifts, with flexibility when needed
• Free healthcare screenings
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts

Key Responsibilities:

As Catering Manager, you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day catering operation, ensuring a high-quality service for students and staff.

• Oversee a busy catering operation serving around 800 covers per day
• Manage a varied food offering including hot meals and grab & go options
• Lead and support the Front of House team
• Work closely with the Head Chef to ensure a smooth service
• Maintain high standards of service, food quality and presentation

What we’re looking for:

You’ll have previous catering or hospitality management experience, alongside the right qualifications and approach to working within an education environment.

• Previous catering or hospitality experience
• Experience managing or supervising a Front of House team
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A current Enhanced DBS Certificate
• A hands-on, customer-focused approach

If you’re looking for your next step as a Catering Manager in Brockenhurst, with excellent Monday-Friday hours and a genuine temp-to-perm opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now.

Job Number │ SUCMB / INDSOTONMGR
Location │ Brockenhurst
Role │ Catering Manager

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