General Catering Manager - Sleaford

Compass Group; Quarrington; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food services company in Quarrington is looking for an experienced General Catering Manager to oversee catering operations across two busy units. You will lead a team of 26 and serve up to 2,000 customers daily, focusing on service excellence and operational consistency. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a fast-paced environment, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage budgets effectively. This role offers a competitive salary and dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Catering General Manager within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop high-performing teams.
• Commercially savvy with experience in budget management.
• Strategic mindset with growth-oriented thinking.
• Flexibility to work across a 7-day operation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day catering services across two sites.
• Inspire and develop a team of 26 colleagues.
• Build strong client relationships for food innovation.
• Manage financial performance, drive sales and budgets.
• Seek continuous improvement for service standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Budget management

Client relationship management

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Job description

General Catering Manager - Sleaford

Up to £45,000 per annum dependent on experience

5 days over 7

Are you an exceptional leader ready to take on a dynamic multi-site challenge?
We're seeking an outstanding General Catering Manager to take the reins of catering operations across two busy units within a major food manufacturing contract. Leading a team of 26 and serving up to 2,000 customers daily, this is a high-impact role ideal for a commercially astute and people-focused professional.

About the role

• Oversee and lead the day-to-day catering services across two sites, covering breakfast, lunch, dinner, vending, and hospitality services (operational from 8am to 10pm, Monday to Sunday).

• Inspire, lead, and develop a team of 26 Compass colleagues to deliver service excellence and operational consistency.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships - acting as a trusted partner in food innovation and service delivery.

• Take ownership of financial performance - driving sales, managing budgets, and delivering business growth.

• Continuously seek opportunities to improve service standards and team performance.

Our ideal candidate

• Proven experience as a Catering General Manager within a food manufacturing or similarly fast-paced environment.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build high-performing teams and drive a positive culture.

• Commercially savvy with experience in budget management and client presentations.

• A strategic mindset, capable of identifying growth opportunities and leading change.

• Ability to work flexibly (5 out of 7) to meet the needs of a 7-day operation.

About Us

Personality behind every plate

Dine provides tailored food services to 140 clients in the business and industry sector. With over two decades of industry experience, we pride ourselves on offering a personalised approach to our clients, whilst delivering outstanding service. Our passion lies in creating great-tasting menus, promoting sustainability, and proudly working with local suppliers and communities. That?s why our menus feature only locally sourced, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients with a target of reaching Climate Zero by 2030.

Our secret ingredient - our people!

If you've got what it takes to join some of the food service industry's best and brightest, we want to hear from you. Chefs, customer assistants, support and office roles: explore our live vacancies today.

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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!