Deputy Catering Manager

Deputy Catering Manager NHS

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Deputy Catering Manager to join our catering team at a bustling NHS Hospital in the N18 area. This pivotal role involves supporting the Catering Services Manager in managing daily operations to ensure the delivery of high‑quality, safe, and efficient catering services to patients, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the effective management of all hospital catering operations.
• Lead and manage a team of 10 staff, including 3 chefs, on a daily basis.
• Ensure compliance with all food hygiene, safety, quality, and nutritional standards.
• Foster a strong health and safety culture through well‑established systems, policies, procedures, and regular risk assessments.
• Oversee retail catering outlets and contribute to monthly trading accounts.
• Drive continuous improvement and support initiatives to boost sales across retail outlets.
• Maintain high service standards for staff, patients, and visitors.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Essential: Working knowledge of a production kitchen, understanding of HACCP principles, and strong financial awareness.
• Desirable: Knowledge of trading sheets (profit & loss).

Experience

• Essential: Experience in planning, organising, and controlling resources and proven supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Essential: City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or equivalent/higher qualification, Level 3 Food Safety, Level 3 Management Qualification, Level 3 Allergen Training.

If you are passionate about delivering high‑quality catering services in a healthcare environment and possess the skills and experience we seek, we would love to hear from you!

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Design Services