At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage catering operations, ensuring top-notch service and customer satisfaction.
- Company: Join a vibrant college with a passion for culinary arts.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and commitment to equal opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the culinary world while leading a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Experience in catering management and a love for food.
The predicted salary is between 28571 - 35892 £ per year.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional with a passion for culinary arts and the ability to manage a team to lead and manage catering operations, ensuring top‑notch service and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage catering operations, ensuring service quality and customer satisfaction.
- Provide a high‑quality, cost‑effective catering provision for the whole college.
- Ensure compliance with Health and Safety policy and promote best practice within the catering provision.
- Innovate and implement best practice in catering to meet the college’s standards.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Dynamic and experienced professional with a passion for culinary arts.
- Proven team management skills and the ability to lead staff.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements in catering.
- Ability to innovate and meet the appropriate person specification.
- Commitment to equal opportunities and safeguarding of children and young people.
Salary
Salary scale Points 16 – 19 £33,232 – £36,564 full‑time equivalent, depending on qualifications, skills and experience (pro‑rata if part year). Appointment will be made on the Sixth Form Colleges Association support staff salary scale.
Application Process
Applicants must complete the college’s application form available on our website here. Further details about the role are also found there. Please send completed applications to recruitment@aquinas.ac.uk. Enquiries about the vacancy should go to the same email address. Closing date for completed applications: 9am (morning) Tuesday 30th June 2026.
Legal & Safeguarding
As a college committed to equal opportunities, we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. The college and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to a Disclosure Application of the appropriate level to the Disclosure and Barring Service. As part of due diligence, the college will carry out an online search on any shortlisted candidate.
Catering Manager – full time (37 hours), part or full year in Stockport employer: Aquinas College
Aquinas College in Stockport is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises employee development and well-being. With a focus on meaningful contributions to education and community, the college provides ample growth opportunities and a commitment to safeguarding and compliance, making it an ideal place for HR professionals looking to make a positive impact.
