General Manager - Guildford General Manager 45,000- 50,000 per annum Surrey Craft, Creativity and Community – we are Company of Cooks These are our values, and they go far beyond corporate waffle. In fact, they set the tone for everything we do. Company of Cooks have been working with some of the UK’s most cherished venues since 1996, delighting customers and clients alike with great food and drinks, brilliant service and an absolute focus on the details that make good restaurants, cafes and bars, great ones. In October 2019 the company was brought into the CH&CO family. The completion of the deal saw Company of Cooks become the group’s go-to operators in heritage and performance venues, art galleries and destinations. We are excited to be recruiting for a Manager based at Wisley Gardens. Location: Wisley Gardens Salary: £45,000-£50,000 per annum Shift Pattern: 40 hours per week, 5 over 7 days Key responsibilities Strategically manage all aspects of retail operations, ensuring exceptional customer experiences, operational excellence, and adherence to company standards Drive sustainable business growth by implementing strategic initiatives, optimising resources, and delivering measurable commercial results Provide visionary leadership to a team of 20-40 members, fostering a high-performance culture that promotes productivity, engagement, and professional development Oversee and analyse the Profit and Loss (P&L) statement, ensuring financial performance aligns with organizational goals and identifying opportunities for growth and cost efficiencies Foster a collaborative and accountable leadership culture, empowering teams through mentorship and strategic guidance to achieve both organisational and individual success Maintain compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations while upholding the organisation’s reputation for excellence Our ideal candidate will have prior experience successfully managing the key responsibilities outlined above What's in it for you? Working with Company of Cooks has its perks People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy. Personal Development and Training opportunities Life assurance scheme Pension scheme Holiday allowance Private medical eligibility Eye care A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance Family friendly support Regular social events and communication with our leaders A holiday purchase scheme Volunteering days Professional subscriptions Recognition schemes and people awards Long service awards Access to some great high street discount vouchers Company of Cooks officially formed part of CH&CO Catering Group Ltd in 2020. A Honest Approach, A Passionate Team, Quietly Confident