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