General Catering Manager - Corringham

Compass Group UK & Ireland; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a General Catering Manager for their site in Corringham, England. This role involves overseeing daily operations, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience in large-scale catering, strong leadership skills, and financial accountability. The position offers a salary of up to £40,000 per annum and requires flexibility for weekend services.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a large-scale Catering Manager role.
• Experience managing multiple outlet operations.
• Strong background in food service environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily catering operations ensuring quality and service.
• Engage in upselling and enhance customer experience.
• Manage budgets and provide financial performance reports.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Financial accountability

High-volume food service

Stock control

Education

Level 3 Food Safety or equivalent

Tools

Catering and management systems

Job description

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Job Introduction

General Catering Manager - Corringham, Stanford-le-Hope

Up to £40,000 per annum (DOE)

Predominantly Monday to Friday; however, flexibility will be required to visit the site during weekend service times.

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced General Catering Manager to join our Eurest team at DP World.

Services include: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Vending, Hospitality, and Coffee Shop.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee daily catering operations across multiple outlets, ensuring excellence in food quality, service, and presentation.
• Actively engage in upselling and apply strong product knowledge to enhance the customer experience.
• Supervise food preparation and production to maintain brand standards.
• Ensure marketing materials are current and aligned with company branding.
• Lead, train, and motivate staff to deliver high-quality service.
• Ensure full compliance with mandatory training requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, fostering strong relationships and ensuring service delivery meets or exceeds expectations.
• Manage budgets, monitor and control costs, and provide regular financial performance reports.
• Enforce and promote company profit protection measures.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations, including documentation management.
• Oversee procurement and inventory control to reduce waste and maximize cost-efficiency.
• Plan and execute internal and external catering events with precision.
• Champion environmentally responsible practices throughout all aspects of the operation.

About you:

• Proven experience in a similar large-scale Catering Manager role, ideally within contract catering.
• Experience managing multi-outlet operations.
• Strong background in high-volume food service environments.
• Strong leadership, client management, and financial accountability skills.
• Financially savvy, with expertise in stock control and budget management.
• Proficient in health, safety, and food hygiene standards (Level 3 Food Safety or equivalent preferred).
• Confident in using catering and management systems (e.g., stock control, scheduling, reporting).
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle due to location.

For more information about careers at Eurest and our benefits, please visit: Careers at Eurest.

At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces daily. We believe that fueling employees throughout the day can help sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds, and motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our commitment to sustainability and responsibility, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities to advance. We aim to build a culture that respects and celebrates the talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered, and to thrive, because diversity is our strength!