Overview
The Role is a high‑profile leadership position with responsibility for shaping and delivering the full catering and hospitality vision at one of the country’s most esteemed schools for boys. You’ll lead a diverse team of over 40 colleagues to deliver best‑in‑class service across breakfast, lunch, supper, grab‑and‑go, match teas, packed meals, and an extensive hospitality programme including formal dinners, parent events, celebrations, and academic gatherings.
Key Responsibilities
* Strategic Leadership – Inspire and develop a team of managers to deliver an exceptional food and service experience aligned to St Paul's School’s culture and values.
* Client Partnership – Build a strong strategic relationship with school leadership, acting as a trusted partner in enhancing the food and hospitality offer for over 1,500 pupils and staff.
* Commercial Excellence – Achieve financial targets, identify opportunities for efficiency and growth, and ensure both operational and commercial success across the contract.
* Innovation & Engagement – Collaborate with culinary and marketing teams to design nutritious, engaging, and age‑appropriate food concepts; drive pupil voice and engagement through tasting sessions, focus groups, and student committees.
* People Development – Recruit, mentor, and develop talented individuals, building a robust succession plan and embedding a culture of pride, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
* Operational Excellence – Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, service, compliance, health & safety, and environmental practice, ensuring every service reflects the school’s high expectations.
About You
* A strategic mindset with the ability to balance long‑term vision and daily operational delivery.
* Strong financial acumen with experience managing substantial budgets.
* A genuine passion for food, service, and creating memorable experiences.
* Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Resilience, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, community‑focused setting.
Benefits
We recognise and reward the vital contribution you bring. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
* Contributory pension scheme
* Career development through structured pathways and MyLearning programmes
* Digital GP access and healthcare support for you and your immediate family
* Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and more
* Grocery discounts with major retailers including Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons
* Up to 44% off cinema tickets
* Cashback rewards across a wide range of brands
* Free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
* Share your discounts with family and friends
* 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive – because diversity is our strength!
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