General Manager - Crawley

Compass Group; Crawley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food service industry is seeking a manager to oversee operations at their Crawley location. You will be responsible for providing strategic guidance to your team, ensuring food quality and service standards, and managing budgets. This role comes with competitive pay and outstanding benefits as part of a large organization focused on diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programmes

Digital GP access and healthcare benefits

Travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards program

Free wellness classes

Qualifications

• Experience in contract catering is essential.
• Proficient in communication and team guidance.
• Ability to maintain food quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Organize and supervise unit operations according to standards and regulations.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and implement action plans based on feedback.
• Oversee food preparation and service quality.

Skills

Strategic guidance

Team management

Communication

Motivation

Food quality compliance

Education

Previous contract catering experience

Job description

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access to a Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits for you and your immediate family
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and more
• Discounts on groceries at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and others
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Cash rewards for your spending, redeemable across various brands
• Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
• Share discounts and offers with friends and family

As a manager, you will organize and supervise the unit according to Compass Group UK & Ireland standards, contract specifications, and statutory regulations. You will be responsible for the efficient management of the unit, ensuring quality service, overseeing food preparation and service, and making optimal use of resources, including stock, team members, and assets.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic guidance and managing the team effectively
• Having previous contract catering experience
• Communicating, motivating, and guiding your management team and staff daily
• Taking responsibility for food quality and health and safety compliance
• Maintaining regular communication with the client
• Implementing action plans based on customer feedback
• Promoting the unit and representing Compass Group positively
• Managing stakeholder relationships
• Ensuring hospitality standards meet client expectations and seeking feedback
• Identifying opportunities for service enhancement and innovation
• Managing budgets and monitoring trends for corrective actions
• Delivering customer requirements effectively

About Us

As part of Compass, you'll help feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections across approximately 6,000 venues. Join us to develop your career with industry leaders, enjoy competitive pay, excellent perks, and unmatched learning and development opportunities at one of the UK's largest businesses.

Job Reference: com/0906/67704001/52743347/SU

At Compass Group UK&I, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and have equal opportunities to succeed. We celebrate diversity and aim to make all our colleagues feel valued, empowered, and able to reach their full potential.