Area Support Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Reading
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£40,000 / year
CATEGORY
Hospitality & Catering
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Multi-site management Food service operations Team management Client relationship management Financial acumen Microsoft Office suite Culinary/craft skills Communication

FULL DESCRIPTION

Area Support Manager at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group

We are one of England’s fastest-growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group is dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing.

Location: Reading, Berkshire (covering Reading, Basingstoke, Camberley, Newbury)

Salary: £40,000 per year + car allowance (£3,840 per year)

Type: Permanent – Full-time

Closing Date: 16 June 2026

About the Role

  • Manage, inspire, and engage teams across multiple sites.
  • Understand, track, and drive restaurant profit contribution, balancing commercial performance with quality and service.
  • Build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring

  • Experience managing at least four sites, supporting Chef Managers in day-to-day operations.
  • A chef by trade, with hands-on approach and willingness to step into the kitchen.
  • Confident communicator at all levels, from kitchen to boardroom.
  • Self-motivated, resilient, and highly organised.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (spreadsheets and presentations).

What’s in it for you?

Access to free qualifications, ongoing development, staff discount scheme, and monthly incentives. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group is committed to safeguarding children; an enhanced DBS check is required.

Next Steps

Apply via the Quick Apply link. Selection includes an interview and a kitchen visit. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group is an equal opportunities employer.

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