Head of Catering and Commercial Services

Hours per week: 40
Salary: £68,000 per annum

About the Role:

Runwood Homes is seeking an experienced and innovative Head of Catering and Commercial Services to lead our catering operations across the group. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and enhance the dining experience for our residents, while driving excellence, consistency, and commercial growth within a leading care home provider.

As Head of Catering and Commercial Services, you will oversee all aspects of catering across our care homes, ensuring every meal served is of the highest quality, nutritionally balanced, and tailored to the needs and preferences of our residents.

You will provide leadership and direction to our catering teams, supporting chefs and managers to deliver exceptional standards of food, presentation, and service. Alongside this, you will take responsibility for the commercial elements of the catering function, managing supplier relationships, budgets, and developing new opportunities that align with the company’s values and growth plans.

This role requires travel to our homes across the country, so a full driving license and access to a car is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and support catering teams across care homes to deliver excellence in food quality and service.
Design and implement creative, seasonal menus that prioritise nutrition, variety, and resident satisfaction.
Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health and safety regulations.
Manage catering budgets, procurement, and supplier partnerships effectively.
Identify and develop commercial opportunities within catering and hospitality.
Drive innovation and sustainability initiatives, reducing waste and promoting local sourcing.
Collaborate closely with senior leadership to align catering operations with our overall strategic vision and values.
Benefits of working with Runwood Homes:

28 days Paid Holiday
Pension Scheme
Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure
Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members
Comprehensive induction and ongoing, paid training
Free DBS Check
About You:

We are looking for a motivated and dynamic leader who is:

Experienced in managing multi-site catering or hospitality services, ideally within the care or healthcare sector.
Passionate about food, nutrition, and enhancing the wellbeing of older people.
Commercially astute, with proven experience managing budgets and supplier contracts.
Skilled in leading, developing, and inspiring teams to deliver consistent excellence.
Organised, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement.
About Runwood Homes:

Established in 1987, Runwood Homes is a leading provider of residential care, dementia care, and nursing care services, with a portfolio of over 59 homes across the UK. Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents.

At Runwood Homes, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e-training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents.

As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to flourish. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care excellence and setting new standards in the industry.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.