Job description
Catering Manager
Prestigious Independent School
West London
Salary circa £40,000 to £42,000 - DoE
Off to Work is delighted to be supporting our client, a leading independent school in West London, in the recruitment of an experienced Catering & Hospitality Manager.
Reporting to the Head of Catering & Hospitality and working closely with the Executive Head Chef, the Catering & Hospitality Manager will play a hands-on leadership role, delivering high-quality daily lunch and hospitality services for around 1,200 students and staff.
This varied role combines day-to-day operational management with responsibility for a broad catering and hospitality remit, including internal events and occasional external functions.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Requirements:
Prestigious Independent School
West London
Salary circa £40,000 to £42,000 - DoE
Off to Work is delighted to be supporting our client, a leading independent school in West London, in the recruitment of an experienced Catering & Hospitality Manager.
Reporting to the Head of Catering & Hospitality and working closely with the Executive Head Chef, the Catering & Hospitality Manager will play a hands-on leadership role, delivering high-quality daily lunch and hospitality services for around 1,200 students and staff.
This varied role combines day-to-day operational management with responsibility for a broad catering and hospitality remit, including internal events and occasional external functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the daily food service, ensuring smooth operations across all dining areas.
- Plan and deliver hospitality for a wide range of internal school functions and events, such as meetings, staff gatherings, parent receptions, and formal dinners.
- Oversee the delivery of internal and external events to the highest standard.
- Work closely with other departments to ensure catering and hospitality requirements are met.
- Support seasonal programmes, such as Easter and Summer initiatives.
- Manage and develop front-of-house teams, promoting high service standards.
- Identify opportunities to enhance hospitality and events services.
Key Requirements:
- Previous experience in catering management ideally within the Education Sector / Contract Catering.
- Strong team leadership with a hands-on, approachable style.
- Highly organised with good attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Solid people management abilities.
- Understanding of stock control, financial processes, and basic budgeting.
- Good knowledge of food safety, health & safety, and compliance standards.
- Flexible, calm under pressure, and able to lead by example.
