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Peter Symonds College

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Catering Manager

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Catering Manager to lead and manage our on-site catering operations.

The details for this post are as follows:

Reference (please quote):
05/25
Salary:
£44,354 - £48,706 per annum
Hours:
37 hours per week 52 weeks per year
Contract:
Permanent
Start Date:
April 2025
Interview Date:
Friday 7th March
Closing Date:
Monday 24 February 2025 12:00

Information About The Post

Peter Symonds is a vibrant sixth form college in Winchester which has been rated by Ofsted as ‘outstanding’ in every respect. We have a large team of committed and talented staff who are at the heart of the success of the College and we are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and dedicated Catering Manager to join us to oversee the day-to-day operations of our kitchen, events, and catering team. 

As the Catering Manager, you will play a key role in delivering top-quality food and exceptional customer service to students and staff and other visitors to the College, all while leading a motivated team and managing the financial performance of the department.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing an outstanding service and will have proven experience in catering management or a similar leadership role and strong financial management skills, particularly in budgeting and cost control. Equally important is the ability to motivate, train, and develop a diverse team, alongside a commitment to health, safety, and food hygiene standards.

If you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment that fosters respect, equality, and diversity, leading a dedicated team providing an excellent quality of catering services that support our thriving College, we would love to hear from you.

Our staff are at the heart of what we do at the College, we are proudly anti-racist and our motto is ‘Counting in ones’ which applies to staff as well as the students. We offer special leave for various special occasions, support from the Hub, staff-run groups, staff choir, Monday night football, regular staff forums, an inclusive, supportive and kind culture, no expectations to answer emails out of hours (with an automated message to alert the sender), lunch provided at all lunchtime meetings, ‘5 days of Christmas’ treats, end of term meals and activities and bike and computer loans to name but a few of our initiatives.

More details and information on how to apply are available on our website. If you require further assistance please phone the Personnel Department on 01962 857557 or email jobs@psc.ac.uk quoting the reference number.

We are dedicated to safeguarding the students in our care. To that end, a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure will be required in the event of an individual being offered a position within our College. Our staff undertake regular safeguarding and Prevent training and are subject to ongoing safeguarding scrutiny.

How To Apply

Please download and complete the application form (two parts). Once complete, please email it to jobs@psc.ac.uk quoting the job title and reference number in your email. If you require an acknowledgement please also request that in your email.

If you require any assistance or further information, please email us on the address above or telephone Personnel on 01962 857557.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to all applicants personally. If you have not heard from us by the interview date you should assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. However, we would be very pleased to hear from you again in respect of future vacancies. Thank you for your interest in working at Peter Symonds College.