Catering Manager

4Recruitment ServicesRotherhamreedpublisert 06.11.2026
Må ha:LeadPrincipal

We are currently looking for a Catering Manager. You will be working in Rotherham.

Monday - Friday

07:00am - 15:00pm

Temp Contract - Ongoing

Pay rate - £31.93ph paye

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Principal Catering Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership for a large and diverse School Meals Service across Rotherham.

Main Duties

  • Lead and manage multi-site catering operations across the borough.
  • Provide direct line management and leadership to Catering Managers.
  • Ensure compliance with food safety legislation, allergen management procedures, health and safety requirements and safeguarding responsibilities.
  • Manage budgets, financial forecasting, income generation opportunities and cost controls.
  • Monitor performance against service standards, KPIs and contractual requirements.
  • Support workforce planning, recruitment, employee development and succession planning.
  • Lead on service improvement initiatives and operational change programmes.
  • Manage complex operational issues, customer concerns and service complaints.
  • Build and maintain effective working relationships with headteachers, academy trusts, partners and other stakeholders.
  • Support business growth, service modernisation and future service development.

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.

To discuss this vacancy, please apply to the job with your updated CV