Group Manager

Aramark; Bristol; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering services provider in Bristol is seeking a Group Manager to oversee food service delivery across multiple campuses of a college. The ideal candidate will have exceptional leadership skills, a passion for food, and the ability to inspire teams to provide an outstanding student experience. This role comes with a competitive salary and generous benefits including life assurance and annual leave.

Benefits

Salary up to £38,000 DOE

Life assurance

Generous annual leave

Access to discounts and mental health support

Culinary events and experiences

Qualifications

• Management experience in a catering or food service environment.
• Ability to inspire and lead large operational teams.
• Strong focus on food quality and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee service delivery across multiple college campuses.
• Engage with clients and customers to enhance service.
• Establish a culture of continuous improvement among staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Passion for food

Job description

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Aramark UK is seeking a driven Group Manager; you will be responsible for overseeing the service delivery across the City of Bristol College group. Across 4 campuses, the Group Manager will work closely with a team of Catering Managers, Chefs and Kitchen Assistants to provide a balanced, nutritious range of fresh food and beverage products to students and college staff daily. This is a role for someone who is passionate, knowledgeable, focuses on the student experience each day.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will support in various projects / plans whilst also creating a unique student experience where an enjoyable and inclusive experience is at the forefront of your daily responsibilities.

What’s in it for you:

• Salary up to £38,000 DOE
• Life assurance
• Generous annual leave that increases in line with service, with the opportunity to buy extra
• Benefits app: access to 100s of discounts, online GP appointments, mental health support and our Employee Assistance Programme
• FOOD! Opportunities to attend in-house events and try the culinary genius of our teams (we are a food business after all!)

A day in the life of a Group Manager:

• Take the lead and bring a fresh new approach
• Identify sought after and profitable product lines with a goal of growing revenue year on year
• Apply attention to detail ensuring the daily presentation of all service counters and POS are at the highest level
• Establish a culture of continuous improvement amongst the team
• Explore and introduce an innovative approach using technology and open to new ideas
• Use encouraging and effective leadership methods to bring out the best in all team members
• Actively engage with Clients and customers to deliver an exceptional service
• Embrace feedback and use it as a tool to improve service
• Maintain a strong H&S culture where safety of all team members is at the forefront of all activities

You’ll be set up for success if you have:

• You will bring a real passion for change and proactively encouraging new and bold ideas, harnessing progressive thinking to drive transformation
• You are a natural confident leader who exudes energy and charisma with excellent communication skills and have the management experience to inspire large operational teams to deliver results. The ability to manage a mixed portfolio of restaurants and business function
• To have a strong positive passionate focus on food and a natural flare in catering

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [emailprotected]

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