General Catering Manager - Redhill

Chartwells Independent; Redhill; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in contract catering is seeking a General Catering Manager to lead their flagship unit. The role involves overseeing operations, managing financial performance, and ensuring a premium dining experience. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in fine dining and excellent leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high-end restaurant or hotel management.
• Strong background in fine dining operations.
• Solid understanding of financial controls and budget optimization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the restaurant.
• Maintain financial control and monitor budgets.
• Ensure exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

Financial Management

Team Leadership

Communication

Guest Experience

Job description

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!