Catering and Hospitality Manager

ABOUT BOSWORTH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
Bosworth Independent School is a relatively small school of approximately 300 students. This enables us to offer a supportive family atmosphere, where students and staff can enjoy their work and thrive as valued people and professionals. Our ethos is one that believes in the importance of the individual and celebrates success regardless of the level. Students come from a wide variety of countries and are motivated and aspirational, mostly aiming for Russell Group and Oxbridge.

OVERVIEW OF THE JOB
Catering and Hospitality Manager
Full-time

This role will give the successful candidate the opportunity to work as a key member of the Operations department at Bosworth Independent School. We take great pride in delivering a first-class experience at Bosworth Independent School. The Catering and Hospitality Manager will lead a team who play a crucial part in the delivery of the hospitality that is central to our ethos.

As Catering and Hospitality Manager, you will be at the forefront of delivering a high-quality catering offer to our students, staff and visitors. You will oversee the smooth running of the kitchen, dining hall and café. In addition, you will take the lead in the management of events and functions and have a key role in their development.

You should be able to demonstrate excellent communication and leadership qualities, and have experience of successful budget management. You will understand the importance of hospitality, have exceptionally high standards and, in regard to health and safety, ensure our 5-star rating is maintained by the Environmental Health Organisation.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Education & Training:

1. Relevant qualification in catering, hospitality, or food service management (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HND, or degree in Hospitality Management, Food & Nutrition).
2. Food Hygiene and Safety certification (Level 3 or above).
3. Knowledge of health & safety and food safety legislation (e.g., HACCP, COSHH).

Experience:

1. Proven experience in managing large-scale food service.
2. Experience in menu planning, considering nutritional guidelines and dietary requirements.
3. Experience managing budgets, stock control, and cost efficiency.
4. Experience leading and motivating a team in a catering environment.

Leadership & Management:

1. Ability to manage, train, and develop catering staff.
2. Strong organisational and time-management skills.
3. Ability to work calmly under pressure with competing demands and meet deadlines.
4. A proactive, pragmatic approach to problems and challenges.

Food & Nutrition Knowledge:

1. Understanding of school food standards and government guidelines (e.g., School Food Plan).
2. Experience in catering for diverse dietary requirements (e.g., allergies, religious, vegetarian/vegan).
3. Commitment to providing healthy, balanced meals for children.

Financial & Business Acumen:

1. Experience of budget, management, cost control, and waste reduction.
2. Knowledge of procurement and supplier management.

Customer Service & Communication:

1. Excellent communication skills with staff, students, and parents.
2. Ability to engage with pupils and encourage healthy eating habits.
3. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle complaints professionally.

BENEFITS

1. Cycle to work Scheme
2. Tech Scheme
3. Car Scheme
4. Free flu vaccine through Healthshield
5. Free eye tests
6. Financial wellbeing support via WageStream
7. Employee Assistance Programme
8. Group income protection
9. GP24: GP Access for all
10. Health Cash Plan
11. Death in Service
12. Long service awards
13. Employee referral scheme
14. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS (CGS)
CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers. With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together 16 institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US, Canada, and China.

Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from our well-developed links to over 40 top global universities.

We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world. This is made possible because of the commitment of our pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY
We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values – Pioneering, Persevering, People – We pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools an employer of choice for all.

SAFEGUARDING
CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.