General Manager
Catering - Education Sector
Suffolk
Salary: £46,000 - £50,000
Healthcare benefits for you and family
Career pathways
Our client is a leading provider of catering and hospitality services in the education sector, known for their dedication to quality, innovation, and excellence. Serving a wide range of educational institutions across the UK, they take pride in offering outstanding dining experiences that enrich the learning environment.
Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated, proactive and customer focused General Manager to lead the catering services at a very prestigious education place in Suffolk.
The General Manager will be responsible for overseeing day to day operations, managing budget, and leading teams to ensure top-tier service delivery. The General Manager will play a crucial role and will be supported by senior managers in ensuring the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation this independent school.
This position requires an experienced professional with a catering background, who can lead a team, manage budgets, and uphold the highest standards of service.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Develop & implement operational strategies that align with goals, ensuring the highest standards of service delivery, quality, and compliance across all educational sites.
2. Oversee and manage multi-million-pound budgets, ensuring financial efficiency, accountability, and profitability.
3. Lead, mentor, and motivate large team, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture..
4. Coordinate and streamline operations across multiple sites, ensuring consistency, reliability, and operational efficiency.
5. Maintain & develop strong relationships with educational stakeholders, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded.
Requirements
6. Strong knowledge of the either B&I or Education sector and successfully managed patch of business with a multi million £ budget
7. Demonstrable success in managing multi-million-pound budgets and large, diverse teams.
8. Strong leadership, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
9. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
10. Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Be part of a forward-thinking company that values creativity, innovation, and excellence.