General Manager

Haberdashers' Girls' School; Watford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (including bank)

Volunteer days

Grandparent leave

Enhanced maternity leave 24 weeks

Training & development opportunities

Pension & life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub

Free meals at work

Apprenticeships career development

Job summary

Haberdashers' Girls' School in Watford is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the school's catering services, driving strategic leadership, financial oversight, and the delivery of high-quality food and hospitality for pupils and staff.

You'll join Holroyd Howe, a leading UK contract caterer for independent schools, focusing on allergen safety, training, and tailored services to meet the needs of learners of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Lead catering services with strategic leadership and financial management.
• Develop exceptional food and hospitality offerings while ensuring safety and allergen management.

Job description

Job Title: General Manager

Date Posted: 2026-08-13T00:00:00

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, GB, WD17 2, Any

Application Deadline: 2026-09-18T18:17:35.353

Job Details

Title: General Manager

Location: Haberdashers' Girls' School, Aldenham Road, Elstree, Hertfordshire, WD6 3BT

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum

Why Join Us?

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• 3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about
• 3 days grandparent leave for those special family moments
• 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training & development opportunities
• Pension & life insurance
• Discounts on high street brands, cinema & holidays via the Perkbox App
• Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals while at work
• Career development through apprenticeships for all experience levels

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and visionary General Manager to lead the catering services at Haberdashers' Girls' School. You will be responsible for strategic leadership, financial management, and the continuous development of exceptional food and hospitality offerings. This role requires strong commercial acumen, inspirational leadership, and a passion for delivering outstanding culinary experiences. Please note whilst the role is full time, we would consider term time plus applicants.

You will be joining Holroyd Howe, one of the UK's leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school. The safety and wellbeing of the people we serve is at the heart of everything we do. A key element is effective allergen management; achieved through training, communication, and care, we create mealtimes where every pupil has a safe experience. Our mission is simple: to provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their job and our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.