Area Manager - West Sussex

Area Manager West Sussex£16.00 per hour Monday Friday 37.5 hours per weekTemporary ASAP until the end of the yearWe are looking for an experienced Area Manager to provide temporary cover, managing up to 15 school catering sites across West Sussex.You will oversee the day-to-day running of catering services across your area, supporting Catering Managers and site teams to maintain high standards of food, service, compliance and customer satisfaction.The role involves regular travel between schools throughout the week, alongside a mixture of working from home and using local offices.Key Responsibilities Manage and support catering operations across up to 15 school sites.Lead and support Catering Managers and site teams.Ensure consistent standards of food quality, presentation and customer service.Build strong relationships with schools, clients and other key stakeholders.Deal with client queries, feedback and operational issues, finding practical solutions to problems.Monitor site performance and implement improvements where required.Ensure food safety, health and safety and company procedures are followed across all sites.Support staffing, training and development across your area.Monitor budgets, costs, sales and overall financial performance.Ensure appropriate cover is in place for absences and vacancies.Carry out site checks and audits to maintain compliance and standards. What We''re Looking For Previous Area Manager, multi-site Chef Manager or similar catering management ..... full job details .....