About the role
Area Manager - Education Catering
£16.00 per hour | Immediate Start | Temporary until End of Year
We're looking for an experienced Area Manager to support up to 15 school catering sites across West Sussex.
This is a hands-on role for someone with a strong catering background, ideally having progressed from Chef Manager or multi-site management, with experience dealing directly with schools, clients, and operational challenges.
The Role:
* Managing up to 15 school catering locations
* Building strong relationships with schools and stakeholders
* Supporting site teams and resolving operational issues
* Ensuring food safety, compliance, and service standards are maintained
* Travelling between sites throughout the week, with a mix of home working and local office use
Hours:
* Monday to Friday
* 9:00am to 5:00pm
* 37.5 hours per week
Requirements:
* Previous catering management experience
* Multi-site or Area Manager experience preferred
* Strong communication and problem-solving skills
* Full UK Driving Licence and own transport essential
Why Join Us?
Working through First Recruitment Services, you’ll have access to a suite of employee benefits designed to support your wellbeing and professional satisfaction:
* 24/7 NHS-approved GP telephone and prescription services
* Access to the UK’s largest employee discount platform
* Specialist medical support helpline
* Weekly pay for convenience
* National gym discounts
* 24/7 mental health and counselling support
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