Duty Manager - Catering and Hospitality

Location: Haywards Heath
Salary: £32,884 FTE
Closing Date: 17/04/2026 17:00
Position Type: {Advertised Full Time / Part Time}
Expiry Date: 17/04/2026 17:00

Ardingly College is seeking to recruit a Duty Manager within its Catering and Hospitality team.  This is a brand new role, providing operational management cover across Front of House catering and hospitality services.

 

The Duty Manager will act as the senior operational presence during allocated shifts, supporting both core feeding and hospitality delivery, and ensuring standards, staffing and positive customer experience are maintained at all times.

 

The ideal candidate will be experienced in a supervisory or management role within catering, hospitality, or a customer-facing service environment. Good working knowledge of front-of-house operations and service standards are essential.

 

We will accept applications from those seeking either full time or term time (plus) hours. Working hours are 40 hours per week over 5 days. Weekend availability is essential.

The salary is based on £32,884 FTE and will be calculated according to hours agreed.

 

All staff are eligible for complimentary meals when working and have access to an onsite gym, swimming pool and other leisure facilities.

To view the full job description please see the documents attached at the bottom of the page. To apply please click the green 'apply' button in the top right-hand corner. If you require further information please contact the HR team on 01444 893192 or email hr@ardingly.com.

A completed application should be submitted by the closing date of 17/04/2026 17:00, although applications may be considered upon receipt. 

Ardingly College is an independent co-educational boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 2 -18, a member of the HMC and a school of the Woodard Corporation. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees are required to undertake child protection screening appropriate to the post including enhanced DBS checks.

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