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