Catering Manager

Job overview

Catering Manager

• hours per week

Permanent

Salary: £38,682 - £46,580 per annum

Closing Date: 1st March 2026

Interview Date: 8th April 2026

**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **

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A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

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Main duties of the job

We are seeking a dynamic people-focused Catering Manager to lead patient and staff catering services at George Eliot Hospital. Oversee patient and staff meal delivery for over 400 patients and 3,000 staff. Lead Raveloe Restaurant, Vending operations, and manage a team of 50 staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Manage catering establishments comprising, patient feeding, restaurant and Cafes
• Work closely with key stakeholder
• Drive service improvement while ensuring compliance and safety.
• Lead menu design and food service delivery across the Trust.
• Manage a catering establishment comprising a central patient feeding area, restaurant, cafés, and vending services.
• Provide line management for two senior managers and a team of 50 support staff.
• Collaborate closely with nursing ward teams, Dietitians, and Estates & Facilities.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.