General Manager - Nottingham - Comprehensive Benefits Package Including Travel and Retail Disco[...]

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the catering industry as a General Manager in Cambridge. This role offers the chance to lead a team, ensuring high standards of food service and safety while managing resources efficiently. You'll be responsible for driving operational success and enhancing client satisfaction in a dynamic environment. With a comprehensive benefits package, including career development opportunities and exclusive discounts, this position is perfect for individuals looking to make a significant impact in a thriving business. Embrace the chance to grow your career with one of the UK's largest employers.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Free Parking

Free Meals On Duty

Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Exclusive travel discounts

Food shop discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Discount sharing with friends and family

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contract catering and team management.
• Strong communication skills to guide and motivate staff.

Responsibilities

• Organise and supervise the unit to meet Compass Group standards.
• Ensure efficient use of resources and oversee food preparation.

Skills

Contract Catering Experience

Team Management

Food Safety Procedures

Stakeholder Management

Budget Management

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General Manager - Nottingham - Comprehensive Benefits Package Including Travel and Retail Discounts (Hiring Immediately), Cambridge

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Compass Group

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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
• Free Parking
• Free Meals On Duty
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Unwind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

What you'll be doing:

To organise and supervise the unit in accordance with and to the standards required by Compass Group UK & Ireland, the contract specification and statutory Regulations. To be responsible for the overall efficient and effective management of the unit under your control, providing a quality service. Responsible for overseeing the preparation, cooking, and service of food to agreed standards and specifications. To ensure the efficient and economic use of all resources, including stock, team members, and company assets.

Who you are:

Key responsibilities within this role will include:

• Provide guidance and take a strategic approach to organising and managing the business through the team that reports to you.
• Previous Contract Catering Experience
• Communicate, motivate, and guide effectively your management team and catering staff daily. Set clear operational responsibilities for your management team and monitor their performance.
• Take overall responsibility for food and health and safety procedures in the college catering department.
• Communicate regularly with the client as required.
• Complete action plans following customer satisfaction surveys.
• Promote the unit and act as a Compass Group Advocate at all times.
• Proven experience managing internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure all client hospitality is delivered to the agreed standard and seek feedback on the food and service provided.
• Identify additional opportunities to enhance or develop the service and discuss with your line manager.
• Bring innovation and flair.
• Operate within the budget, monitor trends, and identify corrective actions if necessary.
• Ensure all customer requirements are met in line with expectations.

About Us

As part of Compass, you'll help to feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and enjoy competitive pay, great perks, and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Compass Group UK&I wants everyone to feel able to be themselves at work and to have equal opportunities to progress. We aim to create a culture that respects and embraces everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Our colleagues should feel valued, reach their full potential, and thrive — Diversity is Our Strength!