Catering Manager

Position: Catering Manager (Permanent)
Location: Selly Oak

Catering Manager - Birmingham | £37,000 per annum
A hands-on, multi-site leadership role with real impact and variety

We're recruiting an experienced Catering Manager to lead a multi-site catering operation in Birmingham, combining people leadership, operational control, and hands-on cooking. This is a highly visible Catering Manager role in Birmingham, ideal for someone confident managing teams, systems, and service while staying present on the floor and engaging directly with patients.

What's in it for you?

Competitive salary reflective of experience and skill
Generous annual leave entitlement
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Supportive work environment with a focus on work-life balance
Contributory pension scheme
Travel Allowance As the Catering Manager, you'll take ownership of the full catering operation, including:

Managing and motivating catering teams across multiple locations
Overseeing recruitment, rotas, disciplinaries, appraisals, 1-1s, and training
Handling back-office duties including budgets, ordering, stock control, and costings
Menu planning with a strong focus on quality, nutrition, and consistency
Being front-facing with patients, checking menus, gathering feedback, and ensuring satisfaction
Maintaining compliance with food safety and IDDSI guidelines (training provided if required)

What we're looking for:

A confident and proven catering leader
A minimum of 2 years' experience in catering management (not a step-up role)
Strong multi-site experience with people management at the core
Confidence in both operational delivery and hands-on cooking
Experience working as a Chef Manager or at Executive Chef level within structured catering environments
A collaborative, team-player mindset with excellent communication skills
Willingness to be visible, approachable, and patient-focused across Birmingham sites
If you're an experienced Catering Manager looking for a meaningful, hands-on role in Birmingham, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in Birmingham.

Job Number │ (phone number removed)/IND CATERING
Location │ Birmingham
Role │ Catering Manage

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