Area Manager Health Care Catering

Job Purpose

To lead and manage catering services across multiple healthcare sites, ensuring safe, high‑quality, and cost‑effective food provision for patients, staff, and visitors in compliance with nutritional standards, food safety regulations, and contractual obligations.

Operational Management

• Oversee catering operations across designated healthcare sites.
• Ensure menus meet patient dietary needs and clinical requirements.
• Maintain compliance with HACCP, COSHH, and all food‑safety legislation.

Staff Leadership

• Recruit, train, and manage catering teams.
• Conduct performance reviews and ensure ongoing staff development.
• Manage rotas and staffing levels to meet service demands.

Financial Control

• Manage budgets and monitor expenditure.
• Control stock, ordering, and waste to achieve cost targets.
• Prepare financial and operational reports for senior management.

Quality & Compliance

• Conduct audits and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to NHS or healthcare standards and governance.
• Respond to feedback and complaints promptly and professionally.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with clients and senior managers.
• Represent catering services at internal and external meetings.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in hospitality management or related field (preferred).
• Food safety Level 3 or equivalent certification.
• Proven experience managing multi‑site catering operations, ideally in healthcare.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, nutrition, and special diets.

Skills & Competencies

• Leadership and team management.
• Financial and budgetary control.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize effectively.
• Customer‑focused approach with attention to detail.

Working Hours & Salary

Monday‑to‑Friday. Salary: £33,000 plus van or car allowance.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Facilities Services