Catering Manager

Westcott House is recruiting for a Catering Manager. Overseeing a small catering team, the successful post-holder will be responsible for the college catering function, ensuring a well-run, high quality and cost-effective food service is provided for students, staff and guests at Westcott House. They will be responsible for a hospitable service to a community that seeks to create the atmosphere of an extended family.

Located in the historic city of Cambridge, Westcott House is a theological college that prepares people for the challenges of public ministry in the Church of England and offers theological education, training and research opportunities to clergy and lay people

This is a permanent role working 37.5 hours per week from 34 weeks (term time) to 52 weeks (full time) dependent on circumstances and candidate. The salary for this position is £33,962.50 pro rata.

Benefits include:

  • 33 days annual leave (including public holidays) pro rata
  • Membership of a generous non-contributory pension scheme and death in service benefit
  • Meals during term time
  • On-site parking (subject to availability)
  • The opportunity to join a rewarding work environment within a friendly, welcoming team.

Full details of the job description and person specification are available to download below.

If you are interested in joining our team, please complete an application form and return to Emma Jeeves by email to hr@westcott.cam.ac.uk. You are invited to complete the equal opportunities form and return this at your discretion. Safer recruitment processes apply. Westcott House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all in the community. All post holders are expected to share this commitment.

Catering Manager Job Description

Application Form

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

If you have any questions about the position or the application process, please contact hr@westcott.cam.ac.uk.

Closing date for applications is 12pm on Friday 8 August 2025 with interviews anticipated to be held week commencing 18 August 2025. The application window may close before then as we may call strong candidates for interview ahead of the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.