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Catering Operations Manager
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Job Description
To ensure that the financial targets of the commercial catering operations are achieved in line with performance review requirements.
To ensure that the Kitchen and Stores Team Leader is supported in managing the curriculum support team to work effectively supporting the curriculum function.
To ensure a vibrant and lively learning environment for all students in the Commercial outlets The Silver Plate and Grab and Go.
To ensure that learner assessments are carried out in line with awarding body requirements.
To develop the commercial activity in line with industry, new innovations and developing trends.
To promote the restaurant as a commercial opportunity for internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure that the reputation of the Silver Plate continues to grow.
Operationally lead the curriculum support team and the Silver Plate restaurant.
Lead the day-to-day operational running of the catering support function and the Silver Plate restaurant, in line with the curriculum offer and the curriculum team.
Work with the Kitchen and Stores Team Leader to ensure that the food stock and equipment costs, within the curriculum area are in line with budgetary constraints.
Ensure controls are in place to ensure that financial returns are completed in order to meet internal financial deadlines, liaise with finance to ensure compliance with financial regulations.
About Us
The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every stage.
About the Role
The Sheffield College is a large, vibrant and diverse further education college and we are proud of how the college contributes to transforming lives through learning by meeting local skills needs.
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We have high aspirations and standards for ourselves, and our learners and this role will be a key one in supporting the college’s mission to be consistently great and ensure our students get the qualifications and skills they need to go further in employment, careers, apprenticeships, further training, and university level courses.
This role is responsible for the efficient operation and financial management of the Curriculum support function and the Silver Plate restaurant where a significant level of professional autonomy, independent decision making and proactiveness is required. You will manage and develop a skilled team whose focus will be to ensure that a lively and vibrant student workshop environment is maintained and developed in line with awarding body requirements and recent industrial practices.
You will work closely with the Academy Director for Events Hospitality and Food technologies in order to oversee the Kitchen and Stores Team Leader, the curriculum support staff and the Silver Plate restaurant coordinators ensuring that this is in line with the needs of the curriculum area and that financial targets are being met whilst also ensuring that all legal obligations are compliant.
If you want to find out more about the role please contact Darren Foden, Academy Director at Darren.Foden@sheffcol.ac.uk.
What We Can Offer You
As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary of between £36,193.00 - £41,800.00 per annum based upon a combination of the skills, knowledge and experience that you can bring to the role.
Our Benefits
- Enhanced Pension contributions scheme with South Yorkshire Pensions Scheme
- Annual Leave - 30 Days (222 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours)- this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period
- Health and wellbeing, we offer
- Employee assistance programme through Bupa
- Occupational Health through PAM
- Free eye tests for VDU users
- Free Parking is available at the majority of our campuses
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Further information can be found on our Benefits and Career Development pages.
Disability Confident
We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. Please review our Recruitment Guidelines for Disabled Candidates which provides further information on reasonable adjustments and how the Disability Confident scheme works in practice. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact jobs@sheffcol.ac.uk.
Armed Forces Covenant
As part of our commitment through the Armed Forces Covenant, we’re pledged to support the Armed Forces Community. Recognising the value Personnel, Veterans and military families contribute to our community and country.
Safeguarding
We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures. Further details on our safer recruiting procedures, including the employment of ex-offenders can be found here Safeguarding.
Next Steps
To apply: Click apply online and follow the links to complete the online application. For queries regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team at jobs@sheffcol.ac.uk. CVs are currently not accepted.
As a Leader in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
Closing date: 04/08/2026
Please be aware – If we have a high number of applications, we may decide to close the vacancy earlier.
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