Catering Operations Leader | Drive Growth & Excellence

Aramark; Manchester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Online benefits platform discounts

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Holiday entitlement with option to buy

Career progression

Apprenticeship schemes

Training

Job summary

Aramark UK is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead our catering operations at Withington Girls' School. You will deliver exceptional food, service and customer experiences while driving commercial success through strong financial and people leadership.

Working with senior stakeholders, you will oversee multiple sites, inspire high-performing teams, implement growth opportunities and ensure safety, quality and compliance across all operations.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in catering/hospitality or contract catering.
• Strong budget management and P&L accountability.
• Excellent stakeholder and client relationship skills.
• Knowledge of food safety, HACCP, health & safety, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage catering operations across locations, ensuring exceptional food quality, service standards, and operational excellence.
• Drive financial performance through budget management, cost control, P&L accountability, and revenue targets.
• Build and maintain strong client and customer relationships, ensuring high satisfaction and service delivery.
• Provide effective leadership, coaching and support to management and operational teams; foster a high-performance culture.
• Develop, engage and retain talent through performance management and career development initiatives.
• Ensure full compliance with policies, food safety regulations, HACCP, health and safety, and contractual obligations.
• Identify opportunities for growth, innovation and revenue generation.
• Monitor and improve operational and financial performance through data-driven decisions and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

P&L management

Team development

Stakeholder management

Food safety HACCP

Communication

Job description

Aramark UK is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead our catering operations at Withington Girls' School. You will deliver exceptional food, service and customer experiences while driving commercial success through strong financial and people leadership.

Working with senior stakeholders, you will oversee multiple sites, inspire high-performing teams, implement growth opportunities and ensure safety, quality and compliance across all operations.