General Manager – Airport F&B Operations

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group is seeking a General Manager for Airport F&B Operations in Chelmsford. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day operations, develop a strong team culture, and drive business growth, supporting a diverse F&B portfolio with established brands.

Qualifications

• Proven multisite F&B experience, ideally across pubs and restaurants with approx. £5 million turnover.
• Ability to lead and develop large teams.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day operations while driving culture and profitability.
• Lead and manage large teams to foster development.
• Report confidently to the leadership team.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Team development

Strong working culture

Solutions-driven

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General Manager – Airport F&B Operations, Chelmsford

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COREcruitment Ltd

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

Job Description:

General Manager – Airport F&B Operations

The Opportunity:

An independent hospitality group delivering their own branded F&B concepts within travel terminals is scaling up operations. With an established footprint including a pub, lounge, coffee shop, and restaurant, they are now looking for an experienced General Manager to lead and evolve the offer.

The Role:

This is a senior leadership position with full autonomy over the F&B operation. The business is investing in growth and seeking a commercial operator with strong leadership skills and a hands-on, people-focused approach. The successful candidate will take ownership of the day-to-day operations while driving culture, performance, and profitability. With a longstanding team already in place, the focus will be on development, empowerment, and building a strong, supportive culture.

The ideal candidate will bring experience from a structured, multisite background and be excited by the opportunity to help an independent operator scale up.

Candidate Profile:

• Proven multisite F&B experience – ideally across both pubs and restaurants approx. £5 million T/O
• Lead large teams – demonstrate development of that team
• Ability to pass a 5-year background and referencing check (required for site access)
• Based within a commutable distance – on-site parking is available
• Flexible with working hours – the site operates 24/7
• A natural leader who fosters a strong working culture and team development
• Confident in reporting to a leadership team
• Solutions-driven with strong commercial and financial acumen

If you want to hear more (or know someone great for this), drop me a message or send your CV to [email protected].