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.