General Manager - Nottingham (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the catering industry as a unit manager, where you'll oversee operations and ensure high standards of food service. This role offers an opportunity to lead a team while managing client relationships and enhancing service delivery. You'll be part of a vibrant workplace that values diversity and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including career growth opportunities and exclusive discounts. If you have a passion for catering and team management, this is the perfect chance to advance your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Free Parking

Free Meals On Duty

Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Exclusive travel discounts

Discounts on groceries

Cinema ticket discounts

Wellness and exercise classes

Discount sharing with friends and family

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contract catering and team management.
• Strong understanding of food and health safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Organise and supervise the unit according to Compass Group standards.
• Manage food preparation, cooking, and service to agreed specifications.
• Ensure efficient use of resources and monitor team performance.

Skills

Contract Catering Experience

Team Management

Food Safety Procedures

Client Communication

Budget Management

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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 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 their 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 report to you.
• Previous Contract Catering Experience
• Communicate, motivate and guide effectively your management team and catering staff on a daily basis. Set clear operational responsibilities for your management team and monitor their performance against their individual areas of responsibility.
• To take overall responsibility for both food and health and safety procedures in the college catering department.
• Communicate regularly with the client as required.
• Action plans are completed following customer satisfaction surveys.
• Promote the unit and act as a Compass Group Advocate at all times.
• Proven experience of 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 any additional opportunities to enhance/develop the service we provide and discuss with line manager
• Bring innovation and flair.
• To operate to the agreed budget, monitor trends, and be able to identify corrective action if necessary.
• Ensure all customer requirements are delivered in line with the expectation.

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 get competitive pay, great perks, and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Compass Group UK & Ireland wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We aim to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!