School Catering Area Support Manager

Adecco; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering provider in Birmingham is seeking an experienced School Catering Area Support Manager. The role involves managing operations across 20 school kitchens, leading teams, and ensuring high service standards. Ideal candidates will need a strong catering background, leadership skills, and the flexibility to travel. This position offers a competitive salary and supports a good work-life balance during term time only.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full mileage covered at 45p per mile

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Strong catering and leadership background.
• Ability to bake, cook, and lead hands-on.
• Excellent organizational and people skills.
• Flexibility to travel and adapt to different environments.
• Full UK driving licence and vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Cover and manage kitchens during staff absence.
• Lead teams and ensure service and safety standards.
• Train and support catering staff and managers.
• Handle audits, paperwork, and stock management.
• Build positive client relationships.
• Support occasional weekend events.

Skills

Catering experience

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Job description

Package Description

Job Title: School Catering Area Support Manager

Location: Birmingham (travel across multiple sites required)

Salary: £26,264.52 per annum

Contract: Permanent, Term Time + 4 Weeks

Hours: 37.5 per week

Start Date: ASAP

Are you an experienced catering professional ready to lead, support, and make an impact across multiple school sites? Mellors Catering Services is looking for a School Catering Area Support Manager to provide operational cover, staff support, and service continuity across 20 school kitchens in the Birmingham area.

Key Duties

• Cover and manage kitchens during staff absence
• Lead teams and ensure service and safety standards
• Train and support catering staff and managers
• Handle audits, paperwork, and stock management
• Build positive client relationships
• Support occasional weekend events (B&I)

What You’ll Need

• Strong catering and leadership background
• Ability to bake, cook, and lead hands–on
• Excellent organisational and people skills
• Flexibility to travel and adapt to different environments
• Full UK driving licence and vehicle

Why Join Mellors

In return for your hard work and dedication, our client offers a competitive salary, full mileage covered at 45p per mile, along with the opportunity to make a significant impact on the overall well‑being of students. With term time only, you will enjoy a much healthier work‑life balance whilst working in a supportive and inclusive environment that values your skills and expertise.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Mellors and Adecco are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you need adjustments during the process, we’re here to help. Adecco is a disability‑confident employer and is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Apply now with your CV.