Catering Manager in Bournemouth

Catering Manager – 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for an experienced and proactive Catering Manager to join a multi-site education organisation on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident catering professional to oversee the delivery of catering services across 12 school sites in the Bournemouth and Poole area. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring consistently high standards of food quality, service delivery, compliance and operational efficiency across all locations. We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running, build strong relationships with on-site catering teams and provide effective leadership across multiple locations. Location: Bournemouth / Poole, Dorset Salary: £35,000 – £38,000 per annum (pro rata) Contract: 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract Travel: Some travel between school sites required Key Responsibilities Oversee the day-to-day delivery of catering services across 12 school sites. Support and manage catering teams to ensure consistently high standards of service. Monitor food quality, hygiene, health and safety, and compliance with relevant regulations. Ensure catering operations run efficiently and effectively across all locations. Manage budgets, control costs and identify opportunities to improve operational performance. Build positive working relationships with school leaders, catering teams and key stakeholders. Conduct regular site visits to monitor performance and provide hands-on support. Ensure menus and catering provision meet nutritional standards and the needs of the school communities. Identify and implement improvements to processes, service delivery and operational standards. About You We are keen to speak with candidates who have: Previous experience in a Catering Manager, Area Catering Manager or Multi-Site Catering Management position. Experience managing catering operations, ideally within an education or contract catering environment. Strong leadership and people management skills. A good understanding of food safety, hygiene and health and safety requirements. Experience managing budgets and maintaining operational standards. Excellent organisational and communication skills. The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities across multiple locations. Flexibility to travel between school sites within the Bournemouth and Poole area. Experience within school catering would be particularly advantageous; however, candidates with relevant experience in other multi-site catering environments are also encouraged to apply. What's on Offer? Competitive salary of £35,000 – £38,000 per annum (pro rata). 6-month fixed-term contract. Opportunity to manage catering operations across 12 school sites. Varied role combining operational management, team leadership and stakeholder engagement. Opportunity to make a real impact within an education environment. Interested? If you are an experienced Catering Manager looking for your next opportunity and enjoy the challenge of overseeing multiple sites, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Anne Corder Recruitment for a confidential discussion. Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd, your personal data may be added to our database as part of the application process. Our privacy policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data. Your details will be reviewed by one of our Recruitment Partners and we will contact you again within 5 working days if your application is to be progressed further.   Please note that we are not able to provide support with visa sponsorships and all applicants must be based in the UK and hold the valid right to work in the UK INDEEDCOMM