Area Manager

Company: First Recruitment Services
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Location: Horsham
Job Description:

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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Posted: October 1st, 2026