General Manager

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Birthday off

3 paid community days

Pension

Perkbox discounts

Job summary

BaxterStorey in Glasgow is recruiting a General Manager to lead a team of 19 chefs and front‑of‑house staff in a busy contract catering site, serving around 3,000 covers daily, with a full vending offer.

The role requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and the ability to meet client targets within budget; you will work with Catering Manager and Head Chef, develop services, and drive improvements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years GM experience in contract catering.
• Proven budgeting and cost-control abilities.
• Strong leadership and staff development skills.
• Customer service focus with company standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 19 with chefs and front‑of‑house staff.
• Collaborate with Catering Manager and Head Chef.
• Meet financial targets in line with the client budget.
• Carry out appraisals, training needs and development.
• Hold regular team meetings to communicate targets and standards.
• Meet monthly client KPIs.
• Work with Operations Manager to prepare budgets and control food costs.
• Develop and evolve services at the location with improvements.

Skills

General Manager

Leadership

Budgeting

Financial management

Reporting

People management

Communication

Job description

• Compensation: GBP 42,500 - GBP 42,500 - yearly

Company Description

GENERAL MANAGER - ARE YOU A FOODIE? Come be a part of the food revolution!

Salary of £42,500 and with Monday to Friday working hours!

We are recruiting a General Manager for one of our Group Glasgow locations, who would like a role in a historic, trailblazing, fast paced working environment. We are looking for a dynamic individual, proactive with strong leadership skills.

Leading a team of 19 in a busy business and industry contract. Overseeing operation serving an average of 3000 covers daily, hospitality offer and a full vending offer of 79 machines to include smart vending.

Job Description

WHAT WILL KEEP YOU BUSY:

• Leading a team of 19 members with highly regarded chefs and front of house staff
• Working closely with Catering Manager and Head Chef and peers
• Ensure that the location achieves, as a minimum, the financial targets agreed with the client in line with the budget
• Monitor the work of all the teamand carry out appraisals, recognise training needs and potential as appropriate
• Hold team meetings on a regular basis to communicate targets, standards required and company and client information
• Meet monthly client set KPI's
• Work with your Operations Manager to prepare budgets; achieve and maintain the food cost in accordance with the budget
• Develop and evolve all client’s services at location, ensuring regular adjustments and improvements are both recommended and implemented

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

• A strong General Managerbackground for more than 2 years in thecontract catering sector
• Stable & progressive career to date
• Financial astute with the ability to read, write and prepare budgets, costings and business reviews
• You thrive on getting the best out of people and maximising commercial opportunities
• Self starter with high motivation and organisational skills
• You draw satisfaction from managing, training and supporting a team
• You provide a professional catering service, ensuring that company standards are maintained and that Client expectations are met
• Good understanding of report writing and financial management
• Possess excellent leading by example managementand communication skills
• Good delegation and influencing skills
• Able to demonstrate your analytical approach to problem solving
• Have the ability to display a real passion for food and customer service

Additional Information

• £42,500 per annum
• Monday to Friday
• 28 Days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Birthday off
• 3 paid community days
• Bespoke training and development
• Pension
• Discounts available from Perkbox app, from high street shops to holidays and cinemas
• Subject to security checks andDisclosure Scotland certificate

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location, whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university, we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer, and guest can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We can’t do this alone; we need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy, and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

We want to fuel your individuality, which is why we are deeply committed to creating an inclusive working culture at BaxterStorey.

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