General Catering Manager - Redhill

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Redhill; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the catering sector is seeking a General Catering Manager to oversee operations and deliver exceptional dining experiences. This role involves managing a high-end restaurant, ensuring financial success, and maintaining brand integrity. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in fine dining and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a high-end restaurant or hotel.
• Strong background in managing fine dining operations.
• Solid understanding of financial controls and P&L management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations ensuring smooth service.
• Maintain financial control, monitoring budgets and profitability.
• Ensure the restaurant stays on-brand with innovative dining offers.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

Guest Experience

Brand Integrity

Job description

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Job Introduction

General Catering Manager

Up to £42,000 per annum (DOE)

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday with occasional evenings and weekends for business needs.

As the General Catering Manager, you will lead our flagship unit and hospitality by offering an extraordinary culinary experience that complements the client and excitement of the brand. You'll be responsible for overseeing the day to day running of the site and the hospitality offer creating unforgettable moments.

At Compass Group, we understand the power of food from super-fresh ingredients to cutting-edge dining spaces, our experience-led contract catering solutions are all about creating a positive impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and Manage: Oversee day-to-day operations of the restaurant, ensuring smooth service, exceptional standards, and outstanding guest experiences.
• Financial Management: Maintain excellent financial control, monitoring budgets, profitability, and cost efficiencies to ensure the financial success of the restaurant.
• Brand and Trend Alignment: Ensure the restaurant stays on-brand, delivering a dining offer that is both innovative and on trend with the latest gastronomic movements.
• Guest Experience Excellence: Ensure that every guest feels like a VIP, receiving top-tier service and a truly memorable dining experience.

About you:

• Proven experience in a similar role in a high-end restaurant or hotel setting, with a strong background in managing fine dining operations.
• Solid understanding of financial controls, P&L management, and budget optimization.
• A passion for maintaining brand integrity while staying ahead of culinary trends to offer a premium dining experience.
• Excellent team leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and develop staff.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of something special-combining high-end food, an incredible brand, and a thrilling location. Your expertise could be the key ingredient in creating unforgettable experiences for our guests.

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!