Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and engaging Hospitality Engagement Manager to join the Chartwells Operations team. This role plays a vital part in increasing meal uptake, strengthening relationships with pupils, parents and clients, and supporting food education through the delivery of our Beyond the Chartwells Kitchen (BTCK) programme.
Working closely with operational teams, schools and stakeholders, you’ll bring food to life through engaging activities, workshops and events that inspire healthier choices and celebrate great school food.
This is a hands-on, people-focused role, ideal for someone with a culinary or nutrition background who enjoys working directly with pupils, families and school communities.
Key responsibilities
1. Lead the delivery of parent, pupil and BTCK engagement activities across schools, including:
* Parent taster sessions
* School Food Council meetings
* Thumbs Up, recipe trails and theme days
* Restaurant evenings, picnic events and parent forums
2. Work closely with Operations teams to drive meal uptake and food education targets
3. Proactively identify and support sites with uptake growth opportunities
4. Develop, implement and monitor engagement and uptak...