Sodexo

Catering Manager

Bristol BS14 9BU

Key information

Pay
£28244.67 per annum plus Sodexo Benefits
Hours
37.5 hours per week
Contract
Full Time
Posted date
26 Aug 2026
Closing date
9 Sep 2026

About this role

Catering Manager –Monday to Friday | Term Time Only

Location

Oasis Academy John Williams, Petherton Rd, Bristol BS14 9BU

Hours

37.5 hours per week

Working Pattern

Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 3:00pm

Contract

Term Time Only

Salary

£28244.67 per annum + Sodexo Benefits

Are you an experienced Catering Manager who enjoys leading a team and delivering great food and service?

We’re looking for a confident and passionate Catering Manager to take ownership of the catering operation at Oasis Academy John Williams in Bristol.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants a great work-life balance, with a Monday-to-Friday working pattern, no weekend working and a term-time-only contract.

What you'll be doing

As Catering Manager, you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the school catering operation, leading your team and ensuring pupils and staff receive a high-quality food service every day.

You'll be responsible for

  • Leading, motivating and developing the catering team.
  • Overseeing food preparation and service.
  • Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and allergen standards.
  • Managing stock, budgets and food costs.
  • Working closely with the school to deliver an outstanding service.
  • Introducing creative menus, themed events and activities to increase pupil engagement.
  • Building strong relationships with the school, pupils and Sodexo colleagues.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who

  • Has previous catering management or supervisory experience.
  • Is confident leading and motivating a team.
  • Has a passion for food and customer service.
  • Has good knowledge of food safety and allergen management.
  • Is organised, proactive and confident managing a busy catering operation.
  • Has excellent communication skills.
  • Experience within education catering would be desirable but isn't essential.

Why join us?

This role offers more than just a job. You'll have the opportunity to lead a team, develop your career and make a positive difference to pupils every day.

You'll also receive a range of Sodexo benefits, including

  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • 24/7 virtual GP service.
  • Mental health and wellbeing support.
  • Employee discounts for you and your family.
  • Mercer Aspire Pension Plan.
  • Learning and development opportunities.
  • Bike to Work Scheme.
  • Career progression opportunities within Sodexo.

Ready for your next step?

If you're an experienced catering professional looking for a Monday-to-Friday, term-time-only management role in Bristol, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and join the Sodexo team at Oasis Academy John Williams.

Please note

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.