Front of House Manager

Holroyd Howe; Petworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering firm is seeking a Front of House Manager at Seaford College to oversee the food operation and manage a talented catering team. You will ensure the smooth delivery of nutritious meals, monitor quality standards, and build strong relationships with clients. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in large-scale hospitality events and a passion for quality service. This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a supportive environment where excellent service is prioritized.

Benefits

Volunteering days

Grandparent leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Bespoke training and development opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Discounts via Perkbox

Free meals at work

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in managing large scale hospitality events.
• Excellent knowledge of food and beverage.
• Ability to lead by example and act professionally.
• Excellent communication skills and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train catering team, ensuring high performance.
• Monitor food quality and service standards for customer satisfaction.
• Oversee logistics for events and manage inventory.
• Foster positive relationships with clients and address concerns.

Skills

Large scale hospitality events experience

Excellent product knowledge (food/beverage)

Experience in F&B operations

Problem-solving attitude

Excellent communication skills

Good time management

Supportive team player

Good presentation skills

Customer care skills

Job description

Company Description

Job Title: Front of House Manager

Location: Seaford College, West Sussex

Salary: £16.50 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week, 40 weeks per year

Benefits

3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about

3 days grandparent leave for special family moments

24 weeks enhanced maternity leave

Bespoke training & development opportunities

Pension & life insurance

Discounts on high street brands, cinema & holidays via the Perkbox App

Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme

Free meals while at work

Career development & HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

About the Role

We’re looking for a passionate and proactive Front of House Manager to help lead the food operation at Seaford College, a top independent day and boarding school known for excellence and innovation.

You’ll support the General Manager in overseeing a talented catering team, ensuring the smooth delivery of fresh, seasonal, and nutritious meals for pupils, staff, and guests. The role includes some involvement in hospitality and events, particularly during term time, with a reduced operation outside of term.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a food-led background and a hands‑on approach, who thrives in a supportive environment where quality and service come first.

If you're ready to bring your leadership and operational expertise to a rewarding and prestigious setting, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Description

You will be supporting the GM in overseeing the overall catering operation by creating and maintaining standards while driving sales and building relationships with the client.

• Supervision and Training: recruit, train, and supervise catering team, including servers, chefs, and support personnel. Set clear expectations and provide ongoing feedback to maintain a high level of performance.
• Quality Control: monitor food quality, presentation, and service standards to ensure they meet or exceed customer expectations. Address and resolve any issues or concerns promptly to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Logistics Management: Oversee the flow of events and on‑site Cafe Bar and Restaurant, including food service, beverage distribution, and guest interactions. Manage inventory and order supplies as needed to maintain adequate stock levels working closely with the back of house and manager on site.
• Customer Service: foster positive relationships with clients and guests, addressing their needs and concerns. Handle customer inquiries, requests, and special dietary requirements with professionalism and courtesy. Be curious, solicit feedback from clients to continuously improve catering services.

Qualifications

• A strong background in large scale hospitality events, banquets and sit down dinners
• Excellent product knowledge (food/beverage)
• Experience in F&B operations
• A positive demeanour and attitude to solve problems
• Leads by example by acting professionally at all times
• Excellent communication skillsTakes the initiative
• Good time management
• Supportive / Team player
• Good presentation skills
• Excellent customer care skills

Additional Information

We pride ourselves on:

People first – We’re a company of individuals, united in doing our best for our clients.

Great food, always – Using only the best ingredients, our food is fresh, authentic and tailored to each school, age group, and specific needs and preferences.

Food education – We educate pupils through food, encouraging them to understand and develop their own personal tastes and make informed food choices.

Respect in everything we do – Our respectful codes of conduct inform how we behave towards our clients and customers, suppliers and business partners, and each other.

Fresh thinking – New ideas for food, service and ways of working help us maintain our position as creative leaders in school catering.

In order to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK.

Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children.

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.