Required from April 2025
Job Description
APPLICATION FORM
We are looking for an looking for an experienced Deputy Catering Manager. Reporting into the Catering Manager, the Deputy Catering Manager will be responsible for managing and developing the catering department’s food and beverage activities, including overseeing staff, aiding with food and beverage menu standards, ensuring food quality and freshness, and monitoring the ordering and stocking of all catering supplies to ensure meal quality and consistency by following designated recipes.
The role of Deputy Catering Manager is an essential link in ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen and restaurant operation. Working to tight timescales whilst being flexible and understanding of school activities, the role requires a team player but also someone that can work with all catering team members in a harmonious and co-operative manner to maintain a good working and professional atmosphere.
This role will be responsible for two Junior Sous Chefs (Back of House/Kitchen), one Food Service Assistants Supervisor, one Retail Supervisor and various junior catering staff.
The post is full time, 52 weeks per year and the working hours are 40 hours per week, 7.00am – 3.30pm, Monday to Friday (30 minutes unpaid for lunch).
Holidays for a full-time candidate are 27 days per year, which must be taken during the school holidays, as well as 8 Bank Holidays. This position requires a level of flexibility so the successful applicant will be expected to work additional time after hours as required to meet the school needs. They may also be required to work occasional weekends.
We offer a generous benefits package, including a competitive salary, and have a commitment to supporting ongoing professional development for all of our staff.
We create a happy learning environment, where bright children are challenged and supported to become the best versions of themselves. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.
If you are interested in the role, please fully complete the Application Pack above in Word and email it to hr@bancrofts.org
Interviews will take place the week commencing 24 March 2025. Applications will be considered as they are received, so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview early applicants should a suitable candidate apply.
Bancroft’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants are required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Bancroft’s may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their applications.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Bancroft’s is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
