Directorate: Corporate Services
Permanent, full time, 37 hours per week.
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Principal Catering Operations Manager to lead and oversee catering services across schools and corporate facilities at Rotherham Council. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on the health and wellbeing of children and young people by ensuring high-quality, nutritious meals are delivered every day.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage and coordinate catering operations across multiple school sites and corporate facilities.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, and nutritional standards.
- Lead, motivate, and develop catering teams to deliver excellent service.
- Monitor budgets, control costs, and drive efficiency without compromising quality.
- Work closely with schools and stakeholders to meet service expectations and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Implement innovative menus and initiatives to promote healthy eating.
About You
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Proven experience in managing catering operations, ideally within education or large-scale settings.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent knowledge of food safety regulations and allergen management.
- Financial acumen with experience in budget management.
- Ability to build positive relationships with schools, suppliers, and staff.
- Flexible, proactive, and committed to delivering outstanding service.
If you would like further details on this position, please contact: Lisa Baugh, Service Manager on 07353 109856 or email
[email protected].
Anticipated interviews w/c 29th June 2026.
This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website.
