General Manager – Multi-Site Catering

Aramark; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave

Employee benefits app

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Career development

Job summary

Aramark UK seeks an exceptional General Manager to lead our catering operation at Windsor site, driving operational performance and profitability while upholding Aramark's values.

You will oversee two major catering operations, one cleaning unit, four remote locations, manage safety culture, stakeholder relations, and development of teams. This role offers career development and a pathway to leadership across a diverse portfolio of services.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing large catering, hospitality, facilities management, or service contracts.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen with budget management experience.
• Proven leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience working within a highly regulated environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management and client relationship skills.
• Strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to analyse performance data and translate insights into action.
• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working within a fast-paced operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Overall ownership and accountability of operational management and financial performance of the unit.
• Work closely with the Head Chef to ensure correct stock level. Ensure Opx and waste management processes are in place and weekly reviews are completed for production.
• Champion excellent customer service and effectively implement all customer communication tools provided by Marketing in order to build sales.
• Ensure RRP is maintained as per company policy and that the tariff in all areas meets client / company requirements.
• Ensure strict compliance with Aramark Hygiene and Safety requirements.
• Ensure only nominated suppliers are used in the business.
• Line management, scheduling and performance management of Team Leaders / Senior Team Leaders; Senior / Head Chefs on site and, in some cases, direct line management of Team Members.
• Ensure Team Leaders and Team Members receive appropriate training to company policies; legal and health and safety requirements.
• Champion a training culture within the team to ensure succession planning.
• Oversee the performance evaluation process for staff on site to ensure this is conducted in a timely manner and based on agreed objectives and targets.
• Annual reviews for all staff are completed.

Job description

Aramark UK seeks an exceptional General Manager to lead our catering operation at Windsor site, driving operational performance and profitability while upholding Aramark's values.

You will oversee two major catering operations, one cleaning unit, four remote locations, manage safety culture, stakeholder relations, and development of teams. This role offers career development and a pathway to leadership across a diverse portfolio of services.