Deputy Catering Manager

Bancroft’s, one of the country’s leading co-educational day schools, are looking for a Deputy Catering Manager who will report to the Catering Manager.

The Deputy Catering Manager will be responsible for managing and developing the catering department’s food and beverage activities, including overseeing staff, aiding with food and beverage menu standards, ensuring food quality and freshness, and monitoring the ordering and stocking of all catering supplies to ensure meal quality and consistency by following designated recipes. 

The role of Deputy Catering Manager is an essential link in ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen and restaurant operation. Working to tight timescales whilst being flexible and understanding of school activities, the role requires a team player but also someone that can work with all catering team members in a harmonious and co-operative manner to maintain a good working and professional atmosphere.

This role will be responsible for two Junior Sous Chefs (Back of House/Kitchen), one Food Service Assistants Supervisor, one Retail Supervisor and various junior catering staff.  

We offer a generous benefits package, including a competitive salary, and have a commitment to supporting ongoing professional development for all of our staff.

Bancroft’s School creates a happy learning environment, where bright children are challenged and supported to become the best versions of themselves. Bancroft’s is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.  

For further details and an application pack, please visit http://www.bancrofts.org/about-us/employment-opportunities/ or email: hr@bancrofts.org

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 6th January 2025.

The interview process will be as follows:

Stages 1 & 2: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the first stage interview and trial day in the week commencing Monday 13th January 2025.

Stage 3: Shortlisted candidates from Stage 2 – trial day will be invited to a final interview in the week commencing Monday 20th January 2025.

Applications will be considered as they are received, so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview early applicants should a suitable candidate apply.

Bancroft’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Applicants are required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Bancroft’s may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their applications.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Bancroft’s is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.