Support Manager - South East

Aramark Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in the UK seeks a Support Manager to oversee operations across multiple sites. The role requires maintaining client relationships, supporting team development, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate has experience in food service and a Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate. Competitive salary and benefits package available.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Generous annual leave

Benefits app for discounts

Opportunities for in-house events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food service or contract catering.
• Holds a Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Effective budget management and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food service operations across multiple sites.
• Support site managers with operations and audits.
• Monitor financial targets and ensure cost controls.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Strong numeracy and communication skills

Experience in food service or contract catering

Ability to manage budgets and reporting effectively

Knowledge of health & safety legislation

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Support Manager - South East

Aramark UK is seeking a driven Support Manager to oversee food service operations across multiple sites in the South East. You will ensure high standards in food, service, and hygiene while building strong client relationships, supporting teams, and ensuring compliance with company and legal requirements.

What's in it for you? A day in the life of a Support Manager:

1. Maintain excellent client relationships and attend regular site meetings.
2. Support site managers with operations, audits, and team development.
3. Monitor financial targets and budgets; ensure cost controls.
4. Oversee recruitment, training, and succession planning.
5. Ensure full compliance with health & safety and hygiene standards.
6. Deliver accurate reports and support business growth opportunities.

Requirements:

• Experience in food service or contract catering.
• Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Strong numeracy and communication skills.
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation.
• Ability to manage budgets and reporting effectively.

Benefits:

• Salary commensurate with the role.
• Pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Generous annual leave, increasing with service, with the option to buy extra.
• Benefits app: access to discounts, online GP appointments, mental health support, and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunities to attend in-house events and enjoy the culinary offerings of our teams.