Catering Manager (Sponsorship Available) George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Employer: George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Job Title: Catering Manager
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 01 March 2026

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

Manage catering establishments comprising, patient feeding, restaurant and Cafes
Work closely with key stakeholder
Drive service improvement while ensuring compliance and safety.
Lead menu design and food service delivery across the Trust.
Manage a catering establishment comprising a central patient feeding area, restaurant, cafs, and vending services.
Provide line management for two senior managers and a team of 50 support staff.
Collaborate closely with nursing ward teams, Dietitians, and Estates & Facilities.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Minimum of 5 years (recent) experience in a catering environment preferably in the NHS
Management of HR related issues
To have experience and knowledge of the full range of patient catering including range of cooking methodologies nutrition, menu development
Knowledge of budget management and income generation
Experience of undertaking investigations and presenting disciplinary cases.
Recruitment & selection process

Desirable

To have experience of managing retail outlet so have experience of managing retail outlets

Qualification(s) and Professional Training

Essential

Educated to degree level or equivalent and evidence of continual professional development.
Professional Management qualification
Food Hygiene certificate level 4 Food Safety qualification or equivalent (Advanced Food Hygiene)
Willing to undertake future development training
Craft based qualification e.g. City & Guilds or equivalent.

Desirable

Recognised HACCP qualification
Active member of a relevant NHS association in Facilities Management
Member of the HCA

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Excellent communication skills to deal with a wide range of patients, visitors and staff (at all levels)
Confident and able to work with regulatory bodies, e.g. EHO
Ability to work across the Facilities Department and assist with projects.
Knowledge of catering production operations, food safety, cook chill processes, HACCP and dietary requirements
An understanding of infection control risks, policies and procedures.
Excellent IT and report writing skills
Excellent budgetary management skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

Ability to interpret legislation and best practice to ensure the service is compliant o Highly organised and ability to prioritise and respond to constantly changing targets and agendas delivery to tight deadlines
Respectful and courteous approach to all staff groups and clients
Open door policy for staff to meet with post holder to discuss issues
Supportive to service managers
Firm and consistent approach on HR issues.
Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
Communicate well with service users
Communicate well with patients and visitors
Willing and able to facilitate change and motivate others
Excellent judgement and negotiation skills
Ability to communicate effectively with external organisations and trust representatives at all levels
Approachable and sensitive attitude to staff members
Ability to represent Facilities and clearly determine service levels and resources

Other

Essential

Willing to act on own initiative
Well-motivated to manage a successful team of staff and promote a positive image of the department
Demonstrate a willingness to engage with staff

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

How to Apply

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