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Catering Manager - Education, W5 London, £35k - £40k Term time only (35 weeks)

Our client is recruiting for an experienced and passionate Catering Manager to join the catering team at this independent school in West London.

With approx. 1000 pupils aged from 3yrs - 18yrs, this co-ed school has a breakfast and lunch service as well as some hospitality/evening functions. In addition to core feeding, there are also two cafes (6th form/after school club and another a mile away on school grounds)

As the Catering Manager, you will
* Take full responsible for the running and management of the catering operation from staff management to financial accountability
* oversee and lead a team of 15
* be financially aware with a commercial outlook to drive the business forward
* liaise with other departments as well as pupils, parents and Governors
* negotiate with suppliers to ensure a competitive price and consistent quality

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 40hrs per week, term time only (35 week contract)

What we are looking for in the ideal candidate:
* A Catering Manager with a proven work background within education catering (min 5 years)
* Ideally have worked in-house/direct for a school
* Have a strong catering operation background
* Be commercially minded with the ability to develop, drive and improve a business
* Have a creative and proactive approach
* Lead, manage and motivate a team whilst working as a team player
* Have strong financial acumen
* Have excellent organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure and remain calm
* Have exceptional communication skills with the ability to build and maintain working relationships with multiple stakeholders
* Be able to problem solve in a rational and logical manner
* A flexible approach to work - responding to changing or unforeseen circumstances and being willing to work outside regular hours as the need arises

Interested? Then apply immediately with your up dated CV

*All candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK at the time of application

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