General Manager – Seaford College
Location: Seaford College, Petworth, West Sussex, England
Salary: £55,000 per annum + benefits!
Benefits:
* £55,000 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
Seaford College is a prestigious, co-educational school with over 1,200 pupils, including more than 300 boarders. We are currently seeking a General Manager to oversee our large-scale catering operation, which has a turnover of over £2m, including significant hospitality and lettings as well as a 6th form café. This is a challenging operation due to the logistics of the site and the large team involved, and we’re looking for someone with experience in managing such a diverse and high-volume environment.
If you're passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences and want to be part of setting a new standard for education catering, this is a great opportunity to join one of the most respected independent schools in the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee the entire catering operation, delivering daily meals for 1,200+ pupils and staff, including managing the 6th form café and hospitality services.
* Lead and develop a large team, ensuring high standards of service, safety, and hygiene across all areas.
* Manage operational logistics, including budgeting, stock control, supplier negotiations, meal planning, and allergen management.
* Coordinate closely with school administration to integrate catering services with school events, functions, and external hospitality needs.
Qualifications
* Must be a car driver with a current, valid driver's license.
* Proven experience as a General Manager or Deputy General Manager in a high-volume, quality-focused environments, ideally Independent schools.
* You can demonstrate that managing, training, and supporting a team has been an important part of your career to date.
* Financially astute, you are very analytical and know how to create and maintain budgets and drive commercial performance.