Area Manager

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