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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a General Manager to lead operations in Portsmouth. This role involves overseeing a catering unit, ensuring quality service, and managing a dedicated team. You'll be responsible for food safety, client communication, and budget management while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package. Join a company that values diversity and offers opportunities for growth, making a real impact in a dynamic environment. If you're ready to take on a strategic role with great perks, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

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

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication and motivational skills for team management.

Responsibilities

• Organise and supervise unit operations according to standards.
• Ensure efficient use of resources including stock and team members.
• Oversee food preparation and service to agreed standards.

Skills

Contract Catering Experience

Team Management

Food Safety Procedures

Client Communication

Budget Management

Job description

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

Client:

Compass Group

Location:

Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

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 but not limited to:

• 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 specification. 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 your team.
• 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 standard and seek feedback.
• Identify opportunities to enhance/develop the service and discuss with line manager.
• Bring innovation and flair.
• Operate within the budget, monitor trends, and identify corrective actions if necessary.
• Ensure customer requirements are met as expected.

About Us:

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

At Compass Group UK&I, we promote a culture where everyone feels able to be themselves and has equal opportunity to progress. We value diversity and aim to create an inclusive environment where all talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities are respected and embraced. Our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive — Diversity is Our Strength!