General Manager

Midas Selection (Midlands) Ltd; Downton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading seafood business near Salisbury is seeking a motivated General Manager for their smoked fish production facility. The ideal candidate will bring at least 5 years of senior food production experience, focusing on leadership and food safety. You will manage a small team, oversee production targets, and implement continuous improvements while ensuring compliance with UK regulations. This role offers a salary of £36-40k, plus a performance-based bonus.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Company pension

Employee discount

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior role within food production, ideally in seafood or smoked goods.
• Strong leadership skills and operational efficiency.
• Deep understanding of food safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of 3.
• Oversee the full smoked fish production process from raw material to dispatch.
• Ensure production targets are achieved within budget and to high quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Operational efficiency

Understanding of food safety

Education

HACCP Level 3

Food Manufacturing Level 3

Job description

Overview

Role: General Manager - Premier Smokehouse Operation

Salary: £36-40k, bonus potential

Location: Downton, near Salisbury

The Company

We are working with a fantastic leading seafood business, who have been a key supplier to hotels, restaurants, and foodservice operators across the South for over 25 years. With a reputation for outstanding quality and service, they are now seeking a highly motivated and experienced General Manager to lead their acquired Smoked Fish production facility, set in a stunning location, near Salisbury.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Opportunity to lead a passionate, knowledgeable team
• Development opportunities within a growing business
• Working hours are Monday to Friday, 7.30am - 3.30pm.

Duties

• Leading a small team of 3.
• Oversee the full smoked fish production process from raw material to dispatch
• Ensure production targets are achieved within budget and to high quality standards
• Implement efficient schedules, workflows, and resource management
• Maintain and improve food safety, health & safety, and quality assurance systems
• Monitor and report on key operational and financial metrics
• Conducting tours and talking about the smoking process to small audiences
• Lead and develop a team of production staff and supervisors
• Conduct performance reviews and foster a positive work environment
• Manage stock levels and coordinate procurement with suppliers
• Ensure compliance with all UK food safety, environmental, and health & safety legislation
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across the operation
• Maintain communication with company Directors and internal departments

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior role within food production, ideally in seafood or smoked goods. Strong leadership, operational efficiency, and a deep understanding of food safety are essential.

Strong knowledge and HACCP Level 3 and Food Manufacturing Level 3 qualifications are also required.

Immediate interviews are available, so please do not delay in applying, should you be interested and experienced.