We ensure you\'re rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:30Contributory pension schemeGrow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesQuick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefitsExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many moreSave money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury\'s, Morrisons and many moreUp to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbusterReceive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brandsUn-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classesYou can share all discounts and offers with your friends and familiesWhat you\'ll be doing:We\'re currently recruiting a dedicated Area Catering Manager to help ensure the smooth running of the operations on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.As an Area Catering Manager, your purpose is to develop and lead a team of managers within a geographical region. To provide exceptional service to our clients and to manage the employee life cycle. Manage client and contractual relationships in a commercial manner ensuring compliance and company policies are adhered to. Drive foodservice solutions that exceed customer requirements whilst delivering key financial targets and contract specification. Key Responsibilities: Delivery of student engagement sessions Adherence to all client and company PoliciesEnsure delivery and management of labour strategy in line with contract specificationsDelivery of all HSE requirements both contractually and legislativelyMonitor and delivery of contractual and internal KPI's, identify and help develop continuous improvementsDevelop and maintain client relationshipsAchievement of financial budgetsTraining and development of all employeesMaintain & monitor food standards to ensure adherence to brand standards & company policyAssist in the development of strategies for growth and retentionEnsure the implementation of any governance and communication strategiesOur ideal Area Manager will:EssentialGood Chef skillsDriving License and current driverWelsh SpeakingGood knowledge and experience of working with foodPeople ManagementResults OrientationProven experience in managing successful teams remotelyMulti-site operational experience in a similar roleExperience of leading and managing teams to deliver resultsTrack record of growing sales and retaining businessFoodservice or similar backgroundPrevious budget management and/or profit & loss responsibilityAbility to communicate effectively to senior stakeholdersChef backgroundDesirableExperience of managing catering services, inc. contract catering deliveryExperience in highly commercial and price sensitive markets Formal catering qualificationAbout UsPart of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children\'s Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.Job Reference: com/0810/H65201/52409503/SU State SchoolsCompass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!