About us
Part of Compass Group UK&I, Lodestone House is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Lodestone House has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Lodestone House serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK.
About the role
We're currently recruiting a School Manager to join Lodestone House on a part time basis, contracted to 32.5 hours per week.
You'll lead the whole operation, developing a great team, delivering for our clients and customers, and growing the business.
Please note: This role is contracted to 43.6 weeks per year
What you'll do
Leading teams to keep delivering impeccable food and customer service
Overseeing all in-unit operations, including stock, budgets and action plans
Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front so everyone can excel
Identifying new service concepts to drive sales
Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets
Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards across all teams
What we offer
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package:
Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
Employee Assistance Programme - Mental health support, offering confidential advice and resources to help you navigate personal and professional challenges
Perks at Work - Access to exclusive benefits and wellbeing resources
Career training & development opportunities - Including Apprenticeships and Career Pathways
Earn up to £500 when you refer a friend
Comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance
About you
Our ideal School Manager will:
Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
Have a minimum of two years of management experience within a similar sector or industry
Have experience managing teams in a similar role
Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen
Have excellent communication and organisational skills
Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill
Lodestone House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
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