General Manager - Contract Catering

Posted 2 months ago

  • Northamptonshire
  • England
  • Permanent, Full-Time
  • Food Retail
  • 50,000 - 56,000 per Annum
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General Manager - B&I Contract Catering - East Midlands – Up to £56,000

We’re recruiting a General Manager to lead a B&I contract catering operation within a high-profile corporate environment in the East Midlands.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, hands-on General Manager who thrives within fast-paced, high-volume environments and understands how to lead large teams while managing demanding client relationships.

The Offer

  • Up to £56,000 basic salary.
  • New contract mobilisation opportunity.
  • Pension & Health Care.
  • Strong support structure in place.
  • Mix of Monday to Friday and weekend breakfast service.

The Operation

  • Large B&I contract catering operation.
  • Based within a prestigious engineering-led environment.
  • High-volume staff dining operation.
  • Managing a team of 42 across the site.
  • Fast-paced breakfast and lunch service.
  • Weekend operation is breakfast only.
  • Fresh food-led offer working to strong volume expectations.

The Role

  • Lead the full day-to-day site operation.
  • Manage, develop and motivate a large kitchen and service team.
  • Oversee high-volume feeding while maintaining standards and consistency.
  • Build and manage a strong relationship with a very hands-on client.
  • Communicate operational updates and challenges professionally.
  • Drive standards, culture and performance across the site.
  • Manage labour, staffing and operational costs.
  • Support the mobilisation and successful launch of the contract.
  • Ensure smooth daily service across all departments.
  • Maintain compliance, H&S and due diligence standards.

About You

  • Proven General Manager experience within B&I or contract catering.
  • Strong background within high-volume catering operations.
  • Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com