Catering Manager

Are you an experienced Catering Manager looking for a fresh challenge in a role where your leadership and creativity can make a real difference? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected not-for-profit organisation delivering high-quality food services to a vibrant care and community setting. CATERING MANAGER

• Contract Type: PermanentSalary: £36,400 per annumHours: 40 hours per week (Mainly Monday to Friday, with some weekend work required)Location: Harrogate (5-minute walk from Starbeck Station)

We’re looking for someone who is organised, hands-on, and passionate about delivering excellent service. You’ll be confident managing teams, developing menus, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations – all while maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and safety.  What you’ll be doing as Catering Manager:

• Lead a professional and efficient catering service across two sites and a commercial kitchen
• Work closely with chefs to manage ordering, safe storage, and quality of food supplies
• Design flexible, innovative menus in collaboration with senior staff to meet the needs of residents, tenants, visitors, and external customers
• Support catering for Meals on Wheels, the café, day centre, meeting rooms, and community hub events
• Oversee hygiene, health and safety, and environmental health compliance across all catering activities
• Plan rotas and staffing to ensure adequate cover and smooth service
• Be involved in catering for special events and seasonal celebrations
• Monitor catering budgets and work with senior managers to ensure cost-effective service delivery
• Lead, support, and motivate catering staff, creating a positive and productive team environment

 What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience managing a catering service, ideally within care, hospitality or community settings
• A strong understanding of food hygiene regulations and health & safety standards
• Experience planning menus and managing food budgets
• Excellent team leadership and communication skills
• A proactive, flexible approach and a genuine passion for quality food and service

 Benefits include:

• Free on-site parking
• Paid breaks and lunch provided free of charge
• Handy transport links (5 mins from Starbeck station)
• State-of-the-art facilities
• Group and 1-to-1 wellbeing sessions
• Long service recognition
• Referral bonuses
• Uniform provided
• Access to WPA healthcare plan
• Blue Light Card – hundreds of high street discounts

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to lead a valued team and make a lasting impact in a caring, community-focused environment. How To Apply: Include an up to date CV which displays your experience.  Key Appointments UK Ltd will assess your suitability for the role based on the information contained in your CV and application. This includes skills, experience, education, and location. By applying for this role, you give consent for your CV to be processed by Key Appointments for recruitment purposes. Our full Privacy Policy is available at key-appointments.