General Manager

Susan Hamilton Group; London; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent school in SW London is seeking an experienced General Manager for its catering department. The role involves overseeing a team of 20, managing finances, and liaising with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in catering operations, particularly in education, and possess excellent leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Existing General Catering Manager with a proven work background.
• Experience in education catering or B&I at management level.
• Strong background in catering operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the catering operation from staff management to financial accountability.
• Oversee a team of 20 and liaise with clients and stakeholders.
• Drive business forward with a creative and proactive approach.

Skills

General Manager

Education

Contract Catering

B&I

London

Job description

General Manager – Education, SW London £55k

We are currently recruiting for an experienced, creative and driven General Manager to join our clients’ team at this independent school in SW London.

Catering for over 1000 pupils as well as staff, the catering department also provides ad hoc hospitality for parents’ evenings, sports days and occasional functions.

You will be:
* fully responsible for the running and management of the catering operation from staff management to financial accountability and client liaison
* overseeing and leading a team of 20
* financially aware with a commercial outlook to drive the business forward
* liaising with not only the client but the Heads of Departments, PTA, Governors and parents
* driving the operation forward with a creative and proactive approach in developing the business and constantly looking at how to improve the overall offer

Working hours Monday to Friday, 40 hours

Our ideal candidate:
* An existing General Catering Manager with a proven work background
* Ideally have worked within education catering or B&I at management level
* Have a strong catering operation background
* Be commercially minded with the ability to develop, drive and improve a business
* Have a creative and proactive approach
* Lead, manage and motivate a team whilst working as a team player
* Have strong financial acumen
* Have excellent organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure and remain calm
* Have exceptional communication skills with the ability to build and maintain working relationships with multiple stakeholders
* Be able to problem solve in a rational and logical manner

Interested and think you fit the bill? Then apply immediately or send your CV directly to [e-mail]

INDLP

Skills:
General Manager, Education, Contract Catering, B&I, London