General manager - contract catering

General Manager – Contract Catering – Leicestershire – Up to £40,000

We're recruiting a General Manager to lead a busy contract catering operation supporting a major construction project in the Midlands.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Catering Manager or General Manager looking for a stable, long-term role with genuine progression opportunities. You'll take full ownership of the operation, leading a team, managing client relationships and ensuring a consistently high-quality food offer for approximately 500 customers each day.

With a Monday to Friday operation, daytime hours and a project expected to run for at least another three years, this role offers excellent stability and work-life balance!

The Offer

• £38,000 - £40,000 salary
• Monday to Friday operation
• Daytime hours (6:00am - 4:00pm)
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Free meals on duty
• Uniform provided
• On-site parking
• Excellent training and development
• Long-term career progression opportunities

The Operation

• Busy contract catering operation.
• Supporting a major construction project.
• Serving approximately 500 customers daily.
• Team of 6-8 on site.
• Long-term project with strong future opportunities.
• Client-facing environment with regular stakeholder engagement.

The Food

• Fresh breakfast and lunch service.
• Daily changing menus and grab-and-go options.
• Themed food days and promotional events.
• High-volume service with a focus on quality and consistency.

The Role

• Lead the day-to-day operation and site team.
• Build strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure a consistent and attractive food offer.
• Manage labour, food costs and site budgets.
• Review sales, reports and financial performance.
• Deliver themed days, events and site engagement activities.
• Drive service standards, compliance and customer satisfaction.
• Support the team with a hands-on leadership approach.

About You

• General Manager, Catering Manager or Deputy Manager experience.
• Strong contract catering or B&I background.
• Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com