Interim Catering Manager

Urgent Interim Catering Manager

Location: Hackney

Hourly rate: £20.80ph

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Interim (Minimum 2-Month Assignment)

DBS: Standard DBS Required

No Parking Available

Close to bus and train connections

Are you an experienced Catering Manager with a passion for catering ready to step into a leadership role and make an immediate impact?

A care organisation in Hackney is looking for a dedicated and highly capable Interim Catering Manager to take the reins of our catering department during a period of temporary cover. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on professional who can quickly build relationships, lead a small team, and ensure the continued delivery of a high-quality catering service.

This care organisation provides outstanding care and support to individuals living with life-limiting illnesses. Our catering team plays an essential role in enhancing the wellbeing of patients, families, staff, and visitors through the provision of nutritious, high-quality meals and refreshments.

We are seeking an experienced manager who can hit the ground running, providing stability, leadership, and operational oversight from day one.

As Interim Catering Manager, you will:

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the catering department.
• Manage, support, and develop a dedicated catering team comprising:
• 2 Chefs
• 3 Catering Assistants
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality food services to patients, visitors, and staff.
• Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene, health and safety, and compliance.
• Manage stock control, ordering processes, supplier relationships, and budgets.
• Oversee staff rotas and resource planning.
• Drive service improvements and operational efficiencies where appropriate.
• Ensure all dietary, nutritional, and food safety requirements are met.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience in a Catering Manager or Catering Supervisor role.
• Previous experience managing catering operations within healthcare, hospice, care, education, or similar settings.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety legislation and compliance standards.
• Experience managing budgets, stock, and catering resources.
• The ability to work autonomously and take ownership of the service from the outset.
• A proactive and solution-focused approach.
• Relevant Food Hygiene qualifications (Level 3 desirable).
• Allergen awareness training matching Natasha's Law requirements
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Standard DBS check

Join a respected and compassionate organisation in a meaningful interim role for a minimum period of two months with the possibility of an extension.

If you are an experienced Catering Manager who can provide immediate leadership and support to a busy catering department, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help this care organisation continue delivering exceptional care and hospitality to those who need it most.