General Manager
Location: West Sussex, England (between Crawley, Horsham, and Haywards Heath).
Salary: £50-52,000 per annum + benefits!
Benefits:
* £50-£52,000 salary
* 28 days holiday, including bank holidays
* 3 volunteering days
* 3 days grandparent leave
* 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
* Bespoke training and development opportunities
* Pension and life insurance
* Discounts available through Perkbox app (high street shops, holidays, cinema)
* Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme
* Free meals while at work
* Career development opportunities and HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
A thriving co-educational independent prep school for pupils aged 2–13 is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee its catering services. Set in a beautiful rural location within commuting distance of Crawley, Horsham, and Haywards Heath, this is a busy and varied operation providing meals for around 400 pupils and staff daily, along with regular hospitality events and school functions.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking and supportive school environment, delivering high-quality food and service with a strong focus on fresh, seasonal produce and a whole-school approach to wellbeing and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee the day-to-day catering service including pupil and staff meals, events, and hospitality.
* Lead, motivate, and develop the on-site catering team, ensuring consistently high standards of food and service.
* Manage budgets, ordering, stock control, and compliance with food safety and health & safety regulations.
* Collaborate with school leadership and support a positive client relationship with regular communication and planning.
Ideal Candidate:
* Experienced in managing a catering operation, ideally within the independent education or B&I sector.
* A natural leader with a passion for food, people, and service excellence.
* Financially astute, able to manage cost controls and drive efficiencies.
* Strong interpersonal and organisational skills, with a flexible and proactive approach.
* A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential due to the rural location of the school.