General Manager - B&I Contract Catering

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract caterer is seeking a General Manager for their B&I site in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will have recent experience in a similar managerial role within the industry, strong financial skills, and the ability to lead and grow a team. This opportunity offers a pathway to career advancement within a forward-thinking company.

Qualifications

• Experience as General Manager or Deputy General Manager in contract catering within the last year.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience managing front-of-house and back-of-house staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations at B&I contract catering site.
• Manage a team, ensuring high standards of service and product quality.
• Develop and maintain budgets and financial forecasts.

Skills

Team Management

P&L Understanding

Retail Experience

Job description

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General Manager - B&I Contract Catering, birmingham

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Client:

Illume Recruitment

Location:

birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

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My client is a leading contract caterer and they are currently recruiting for a General Manager for one of their B&I sites in West London.

For this General Manager role, they require someone who has:

• Previous experience as a General Manager or Deputy General Manager within contract catering
• Strong retail (cafe/restaurant) experience
• Good financial understanding of P&L, budgeting and forecasting
• Experience managing a team of FOH and BOH staff
• The desire to grow within a forward thinking company

All candidates applying for this General Manager role must have been in a Deputy General Manager or General Manager role within contract catering in the last year.

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