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Area Support Manager

United Kingdom, Knowsley 35000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted March 19, 2026
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Area/Operations Support Manager role supporting operations across Liverpool, Blackpool & surrounding area for a growing education catering company. The role involves managing teams, building client relationships, and supporting kitchen operations when needed.

Job Responsibility

  • Manage, inspire, and engage the teams
  • Understand, track, and manage the schools’ restaurant profit contribution
  • Meet with clients and stakeholders to build effective relationships
  • Support the operations manager across their portfolio of sites
  • Guide chef managers with day-to-day running of sites

Requirements

  • Multisite management experience
  • Passion for food and service
  • Craft skills to support in the kitchen when needed
  • Managed at least 4 sites
  • Comfortable conversing at all levels
  • Self-motivated, resilient, and highly organised
  • Understanding of how to prioritise effectively
  • Proficient with Office suite (spreadsheets and presentations)
  • Chef by trade and happy to be in the kitchen when needed

What we offer

  • Car allowance of £3840 per year
  • Bonus potential of up to 10% of salary based on performance
  • Free meals on shift
  • Uniform
  • Pension
  • Other great company benefits
  • Staff discount scheme at over 850 retailers
  • Monthly opportunities for teams to win shopping vouchers
  • Free qualifications and career development opportunities

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