Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Catering Business Manager to work with our Local Authority client on a temporary basis. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week on an initial 12 month assignment. Overview: The successful candidate will provide operational and business management support to a large School Meals Service, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, efficient and cost-effective catering provision across schools. The successful candidate will oversee service performance, support operational teams, maintain strong relationships with schools and stakeholders, and contribute to the ongoing development and sustainability of the service. Main Duties: * Manage and oversee the business operations of the School Meals Service, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery * Line manage and supervise central office staff, ensuring systems and processes meet operational requirements * Support operational managers by providing business intelligence, performance information and system support * Develop and maintain strong relationships with schools to ensure high service standards are achieved * Lead on procurement activities relating to food, catering equipment, materials and protective clothing * Monitor compliance with food safety legislation, food hygiene regulations, School Food Standards, COSHH and health and safety requirements * Support service development initiat...