Catering Manager in Brentwood

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Catering Manager to join our client in their established Care Home. This is a brand new role offering hands on day to day leadership for the catering service. This role will take ownership of all operations within the catering department ensuring that agreed systems, standards and ways of working are embedded and maintained across a dual site. Reporting to senior management you will be responsible for ensuring that patient catering remains safe, reliable and prioritised at all times, while overseeing the day to day operation of production, stock control, waste management and team coordination across both sites. This is a hands on operational management role requiring someone who can balance food safety, people management, service standards, financial awareness and practical problem solving. The post holder will be expected to maintain a visible presence within the operation and work closely with clinical teams, Facilities, Finance, Procurement, People/HR, volunteers and other relevant colleagues. To be considered for this role you will need: Relevant qualifications and or substantial equivalent experience in catering, hospitality or food service management Significant practical experience of managing catering or food service operations. Strong working knowledge of food safety, allergens, hygiene and HACCP Good organisational skills and the ability to coordinate a busy operational service Practical financial awareness, including food cost, waste, stock and labour considerations.This is a full time role, 37.hours per week covering a flexible shift pattern across 7 days