General Manager

BM Caterers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Masterclasses with Michelin-starredche

Fully funded development courses

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free lunch every workday

Job summary

BM Caterers, a multi award-winning contract catering company, is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead a busy operation in Greater London. You will oversee service standards, cost controls, budgets and overall team performance to deliver exceptional customer care.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in contract catering or hospitality, with kitchen management experience and relevant Food Safety and Health & Safety qualifications.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in contract catering or hospitality.
• Ability to manage a team to achieve targets and client satisfaction.
• Strong kitchen management skills and understanding of food production, service and cost controls.
• Experience with budgetary controls and meeting financial targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and monitor all areas of service and standards.
• Plan and implement concepts and menus.
• Ensure highest standards of customer service and care.
• Drive development and training of the team.

Skills

Team leadership

Budgetary controls

Operations management

Education

Hospitality Diploma/NVQ equivalent

Food Safety Level 3

Health & Safety Level 2

Job description

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

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/