Area Catering Manager

Olympus Recruitment; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Area Manager to oversee catering contracts in the UK. You'll lead teams, manage budgets, and ensure high standards of service and food quality. This role requires strong leadership skills, a full UK driving licence, and flexibility to travel. If you have a passion for the hospitality industry and a track record in operations management, apply today for a chance to make a significant impact in the catering sector.

Qualifications

• Proven area/operations management experience within contract catering.
• Strong leadership and ability to build rapport at all levels.
• Excellent standards in food service and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site teams to deliver exceptional catering services.
• Monitor and manage budgets and report period-end figures.
• Conduct audits and provide operational support and training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

Food quality standards

IT skills

Job description

Area Manager (Monday - Friday!)

Are you passionate about the hospitality industry and experienced in managing multiple sites? Do you thrive on leading large teams and building strong, lasting relationships? If so, we'd love to tell you more. Keep reading!

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Area Manager to oversee a group of catering contracts across the education and business & industry sectors. You'll be responsible for ensuring outstanding food service delivery, operational excellence, and client satisfaction across your sites. This is a high-impact role for a passionate, organised, and customer-focused professional.

You'll be the driving force behind team leadership, business performance, and food quality, playing a key role in supporting growth and maintaining high standards across the region. Flexibility, mobility, and a hands-on approach are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support on-site teams to deliver exceptional catering services
• Monitor and manage budgets, including food, labour, and sundry costs
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of period-end figures
• Foster strong client relationships and attend regular meetings
• Support the mobilisation and de-mobilisation of contracts
• Lead menu development aligned with customer needs and client expectations
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, and company policies
• Identify and nurture talent across the region, providing training and development opportunities
• Conduct regular audits and provide operational support and training as needed
• Support new business opportunities and sales processes
• Handle disciplinary matters and TUPE processes as required

About You

• Proven experience in a similar area/operations management role within contract catering
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to build rapport at all levels
• High standards in food quality and service, with a strong understanding of presentation and taste
• Commercially aware with the ability to manage budgets and identify business opportunities
• Excellent IT skills and ability to complete operational and client reporting
• Flexibility to work occasional weekends or outside standard hours as business demands
• Willingness to travel and attend company meetings or training days as needed
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make a real difference in the catering sector while leading a diverse and dynamic team. If you're a motivated leader with a passion for food, people, and performance. Click Apply today and you will receieve a call back within 48 hours.

We look forward to hearing from you