Group Catering Director

4 weeks ago


Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Holroyd Howe Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Group Catering Director to join our team at Holroyd Howe. As a key member of our management team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive food service strategy that meets the needs of our clients and their students.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with our back of house team to create well-balanced and nutritious menus that cater to diverse dietary requirements and preferences.
  • Manage the catering budget, ensuring cost-effective operations while maintaining quality standards.
  • Establish strong relationships with school Bursars, Head Teachers, and faculty.
  • Recruit, train, supervise, and motivate catering staff.
  • Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and quality control protocols.
  • Identify opportunities for growth, innovation, and improvement in menu offerings, service delivery, and operational efficiency.
  • Maintain strict adherence to health and safety regulations, ensuring a clean and organized kitchen environment.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Group Manager or General Manager in a high-volume, quality-focused environment.
  • Ability to demonstrate that managing, training, and supporting a team has been an important part of your career to date.
  • Financially astute, with excellent analytical and budgeting skills.
  • Excellent coaching, delegation, and influencing skills.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, multi-faceted environment and thrive under pressure.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment.
  • Meticulous organizational abilities and a high attention to detail.
  • Empathetic, clear, and highly effective verbal and written communication.
  • Ability to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented perspective.
  • Excellent strategic thinking and critical reasoning skills.

About Us:

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK's leading contract caterers, providing fresh, innovative food services to independent schools and colleges. We pride ourselves on our commitment to sustainability, nutrition, and food innovation. Our teams of experienced professionals tailor our catering service provision to meet the unique needs of each school, providing engaging and fun dining experiences for students. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees are expected to share this commitment. We require an Enhanced DBS with a Barred List check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding any criminal offences and shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search of public available information on suitability to work with children.



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