£33,530 Pro Rata | 42 Weeks Per Year | 10 Weeks Off | Monday to Friday | Social Hours 7am-3pm.
Area Support Manager School Catering Operations
Location: Cheshire (Crewe, Stoke-on-Trent & Surrounding Areas)
Salary: £33,530 Pro Rata (42 Weeks Per Year)
Hours: 3840 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday
KSB Recruitment is delighted to be working with a successful and growing contract catering provider to recruit an experienced Area Support Manager to support catering operations across a portfolio of schools throughout Cheshire and the surrounding areas.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced catering professional seeking excellent work-life balance, school-friendly working hours, and the chance to join a supportive organisation that is passionate about fresh food, people development, and delivering high-quality catering services.
The Role
As Area Support Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the operational management team to ensure the smooth and successful delivery of catering services across multiple education sites.
This varied and rewarding position combines operational support, team leadership, training, and hands-on catering responsibilities. You will provide cover for Catering Managers when required, support site teams, maintain service standards, and help develop colleagues across the business.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting the operational management team across multiple school sites
Providing cover for Catering Manager absences when required
Delivering hands-on cooking support and kitchen leadership
Conducting regular site visits to ensure service excellence
Supporting the training and development of catering teams
Assisting with food safety, compliance, and operational procedures
Leading and supporting a small mobile team
Building positive relationships with school stakeholders and site teams
Travelling between sites as required, with mileage paid from home
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
A minimum of 23 years' experience in a catering supervisory, support, or management role
Experience within education catering, contract catering, or a multi-site environment
Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
A proactive and self-motivated approach
The confidence to make decisions and support teams effectively
A flexible, hands-on attitude with a willingness to lead from the front
Food Preparation qualifications such as NVQ or City & Guilds Level 1 or 2 (preferred)
What's on Offer?
£33,530 Pro Rata Salary
42 weeks working per year with 10 weeks off
Monday to Friday working pattern
School-friendly social hours between 7:00am and 2:30pm/3:00pm
Mileage paid at 45p per mile
Excellent work-life balance
Supportive and collaborative culture
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Opportunity to join a growing business with strong values and a people-first approach
Additional Information
Enhanced DBS clearance is required
Successful applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding checks
Flexibility to travel across Cheshire and surrounding areas is essential
Additional hours for occasional events are generally compensated with time off in lieu
Interested?
For more information, contact Grace at KSB Recruitment on 07377 802621 or email your CV to .
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