Catering Manager (LSE Catering)University

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university

Salary from £36,513 to £41,565 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £44,468 pa inclusive of London allowance

LSE is the world’s leading social science institution, which attracts students from across the globe. LSE Catering manages restaurants, cafes, bars and shops across campus and halls of residence providing catering, retail and hospitality services to our staff and student community.

LSE Catering are looking for a Catering Manager to manage the Staff Dining Room, Directors Dining Rooms, hospitality and delivering catering services for the area. The post holder will be a passionate individual who can provide high quality catering for our international staff, students, and high-profile external guests. They will be enthusiastic, positive, motivated and with great people skills.

The successful candidate will contribute towards providing a professional, distinctive, contemporary and innovative customer-focused service in line with the Residential and Catering Services strategy and assist the team in providing excellent service.

Candidates should demonstrate

Degree/HND/HCIMA/Apprenticeship Level 5 in Management or equivalent relevant experience

Experience of working in high volume diverse catering operations including hospitality fine dining using good quality fresh food

Management experience including staff leadership, customer care, auditing and budgetary control in large scale or multi-unit catering

Higher education or quality cost sector catering experience

Excellent planning and organisational skills

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave and excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

To apply for this post, please click the 'Apply' button above. Should you have any queries about the role, please email [email protected]

The closing date for receipt of applications is 4 October 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

£36,513 to £41,565 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £44,468 pa inclusive of London allowance