CATERING OPERATIONS MANAGER

Maternity cover

Full-time

45 hours a week, term time plus four weeks

Actual salary £47,986.54 per annum

Required from 22 September 2025 for up to one year

STAHS is a vibrant school supported by a diverse and enthusiastic community of staff, pupils, parents and alumni. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.

We are seeking a Catering Operations Manager who will be responsible for planning, organising and developing the pupil and staff dining service across the Senior school. The successful post-holder will also be responsible for meeting customer expectations and ensuring food and hygiene standards are met within budget.

This is a maternity cover position, offered on a full-time basis, 45 hours per week. The working hours will be Monday – Friday 7am – 4pm with a 30-minute paid lunch break. A flexible approach to work is required as there may be occasional requirements to work outside of your normal hours to cater for school events. There will be occasional evening and weekend working to support school events, for which over time will be granted at managers’ discretion.

In return we offer:

• Continued Professional Development (CPD) opportunities
• An opportunity to join our warm, vibrant and ambitious community
• Use of sports facilities, including gym and swimming pool (conditions apply)
• An extensive benefits package
• Highly competitive salary

Closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 1 September 2025

Interview date to be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we feel able to appoint a suitable candidate, therefore we would encourage you submit your application without delay to avoid disappointment.

The High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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