Regional Area Support Manager — Culinary Excellence

Chartwells Independent; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dine is seeking an experienced Area Support Manager to drive culinary excellence across our portfolio of workplace dining operations in North Wales and the North West. Working with Unit Managers, Chef Managers and Regional Managers, you’ll coach teams to deliver exceptional food, customer experiences and high brand standards.

This food-led leadership role requires a strong culinary background, multi-site experience and the ability to travel across the region, including overnight stays.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary background in contract catering, hospitality or foodservice.
• Experience coaching, developing and influencing managers.
• Multi-site operational experience.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region.

Responsibilities

• Champion Dine's food vision across multiple sites.
• Support successful implementation of menus, food concepts, promotions and seasonal initiatives.
• Coach and develop Catering Managers, Chef Managers and operational teams to build capability and confidence.
• Provide hands-on support in operations, helping teams achieve excellence in food quality, presentation and service delivery.
• Identify opportunities to enhance customer satisfaction, innovation and commercial performance.
• Conduct site reviews to ensure consistency, compliance and operational excellence.
• Share best practice across the region and embed a culture of continuous improvement.
• Support mobilisation projects, business initiatives and new contract launches.
• Act as a visible ambassador for food innovation, hospitality and operational excellence throughout Dine.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Multi-site management

Coaching & mentoring

Communication

Travel readiness

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Dine is seeking an experienced Area Support Manager to drive culinary excellence across our portfolio of workplace dining operations in North Wales and the North West. Working with Unit Managers, Chef Managers and Regional Managers, you’ll coach teams to deliver exceptional food, customer experiences and high brand standards.

This food-led leadership role requires a strong culinary background, multi-site experience and the ability to travel across the region, including overnight stays.