General Manager

General Manager – Seaford College Location: Seaford College, Petworth, West Sussex, England Salary: £55,000 per annum benefits! Benefits: £55,000 salary 28 days holiday, including bank holidays 3 volunteering days 3 days grandparent leave 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave Bespoke training and development opportunities Pension and life insurance Discounts available through Perkbox app (high street shops, holidays, cinema) Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme Free meals while at work Career development opportunities and HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels Seaford College is a prestigious, co-educational school with over 1,200 pupils, including more than 300 boarders. We are currently seeking a General Manager to oversee our large-scale catering operation, which has a turnover of over £2m, including significant hospitality and lettings as well as a 6th form café. This is a challenging operation due to the logistics of the site and the large team involved, and we’re looking for someone with experience in managing such a diverse and high-volume environment. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences and want to be part of setting a new standard for education catering, this is a great opportunity to join one of the most respected independent schools in the UK. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the entire catering operation, delivering daily meals for 1,200 pupils and staff, including managing the 6th form café and hospitality services. Lead and develop a large team, ensuring high standards of service, safety, and hygiene across all areas. Manage operational logistics, including budgeting, stock control, supplier negotiations, meal planning, and allergen management. Coordinate closely with school administration to integrate catering services with school events, functions, and external hospitality needs. Qualifications Must be a car driver with a current, valid driver's license. Proven experience as a General Manager or Deputy General Manager in a high-volume, quality-focused environments, ideally Independent schools. You can demonstrate that managing, training, and supporting a team has been an important part of your career to date. Financially astute, you are very analytical and know how to create and maintain budgets and drive commercial performance.

Location: Petworth, GB

Posted Date: 6/13/2025