General Manager

Harri; Egham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Michelin-starred chef masterclasses

Fully funded development courses (2–7)

Discounts & cashback

Cycle-to-work scheme

Freedom Friday—paid charity day off

Free lunch every workday

Mental Health Charter App access

Enhanced parental leave

Fertility treatment leave

Grandparent leave

Job summary

BM Caterers is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead operations across contract catering on a Monday to Friday, 40-hour week, starting mid‑November. You’ll drive service standards, budgetary controls and team performance in a dynamic hospitality environment.

With 2–3 years in contract catering or hospitality, you’ll manage food production, service and cost controls, and develop your team through training and forums.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years experience in contract catering or hospitality.
• Managing a team to achieve targets and client satisfaction.
• Experience with food production, service and cost controls.
• Hospitality Diploma/NVQ with Food Safety Level 3 and Health & Safety Level 2, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor all areas of service and standards, including budgetary controls and targets.
• Plan for innovation, attend BM Caterers forums, or implement concepts and menus.
• Develop yourself and your team to uphold the highest standards of customer service and care.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget controls

Food production

Service standards

Cost controls

Education

Hospitality Diploma/NVQ

Food Safety Level 3

Health & Safety Level 2

Job description

We’re a multi award-winning contract catering company, with a team oftrained foodies serving over 45,500 satisfied customers every day. We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced General Manager to join our team.

This is a General Manager available from mid-November to work from Monday to Friday (40 hours per week).

Inspired by food and passionate about provenance, you’re a proactive team leader with plenty of creative ideas, ready to adapt to a dynamic business environment.

With existing kitchen management skills, you’ll be responsible for managing and monitoring all areas of service and standards, including budgetary controls and targets. Whether planning for innovation, attending BM Caterers forums, or implementing our concepts and menus, you’ll bring a level of professionalism and commitment to the development of yourself and your team, ensuring the highest standards of customer service and care.

Ideally you will have 2-3 years of experience working in contract catering or hospitality, managing a team to achieve targets and client satisfaction. You will be skilled and knowledgeable about food production, service and managing cost controls. You may already hold a Hospitality Diploma/NVQ equivalent with Food Safety at Level 3 and Health & Safety at Level 2, or equivalent. BM Caterers are committed to supporting and developing you to further your career with us.

Our benefits include:

• An annual day off for your birthday!
• Monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs.
• Fully funded development courses ranging from levels 2 to 7.
• Discounts and cashback at a wide variety of retail and leisure outlets.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Freedom Friday – a paid day off to volunteer at a charity of your choice.
• Free lunch every workday!
• 24/7 access to the Mental Health Charter App.
• Enhanced parental leave benefits.
• Paid leave for fertility treatments.
• Grandparent leave to support your loved ones with their new arrival.

Explore all benefits and more by visiting BM Caterers website

https://www.bmcaterers.co.uk/careers/