General Catering Manager - Hull

Eurest; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering service provider in Hull is seeking an experienced General Catering Manager to oversee a fast-paced, 24/7 operation. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a skilled team, ensuring service excellence, and driving sales while maintaining financial accountability. This role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. Competitive salary of up to £40,000 per annum offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing high-volume catering services.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Financially savvy with P&L accountability.
• Great communication skills and a hands-on approach.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading all aspects of on-site catering operations.
• Managing, motivating, and developing a skilled team.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Overseeing financial performance including P&L responsibility.
• Ensuring service excellence and high standards at all times.
• Driving sales, meeting KPIs, and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication skills

P&L accountability

Customer focus

Job description

General Catering Manager - Hull

Up to £40,000 per annum (DOE)

5 out of 7 days, including evenings, weekends, and nights

We’re on the lookout for a dynamic and experienced General Catering Manager to lead a high-volume, 24/7 catering operation in Hull. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident leader to take full ownership of a fast-paced site delivering round-the-clock food and vending services.

Please note: Interviews being held 23rd July 2025. Anticipated start date for the role will be mid-August.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading all aspects of on-site catering operations
  
• Managing, motivating, and developing a skilled team
  
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
  
• Overseeing financial performance including P&L responsibility
  
• Ensuring service excellence and high standards at all times
  
• Driving sales, meeting KPIs, and enhancing customer satisfaction
  

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in managing high-volume catering services
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Financially savvy with P&L accountability
• Great communication skills and a hands-on approach
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
• Self-motivated, proactive, and commercially aware

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

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive, because diversity is our strength!