Social network you want to login/join with:Location: West Sussex, England (between Crawley, Horsham, and Haywards Heath).28 days holiday, including bank holidays24 weeks enhanced maternity leaveBespoke training and development opportunitiesPension and life insuranceDiscounts available through Perkbox app (high street shops, holidays, cinema)Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programmeFree meals while at workCareer development opportunities and HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levelsA 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.
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