Area Support Manager - School Food Operations Lead

Aspens Services Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract catering company in the United Kingdom is seeking an Area Support Manager to oversee Primary and Secondary school contracts. You will lead kitchen teams to deliver exceptional food operations, ensuring high-quality service and client retention. The ideal candidate has proven leadership experience in hospitality, excellent communication skills, and the ability to support and develop teams. This role offers a highly competitive salary, car allowance, and various employee benefits including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance/company car

Enhance Parental Leave

Saving schemes and financial benefits

Special birthday time off

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in hospitality or contract catering sector.
• Ability to support, coach, and develop teams effectively.
• Strong communication skills for leading client meetings and managing expectations.

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture strong relationships with clients for long-term retention.
• Support the creation and delivery of sales presentations.
• Conduct regular unit audits to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Assist in executing action plans for high-quality operations.

Skills

Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Training & Development

Quality Assurance

Excellent Communication Skills

Job description

A leading contract catering company in the United Kingdom is seeking an Area Support Manager to oversee Primary and Secondary school contracts. You will lead kitchen teams to deliver exceptional food operations, ensuring high-quality service and client retention. The ideal candidate has proven leadership experience in hospitality, excellent communication skills, and the ability to support and develop teams. This role offers a highly competitive salary, car allowance, and various employee benefits including training and development opportunities.