General Manager – Chester
Salary: £43,000
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm
We’re looking for an inspiring and commercially‑minded General Manager to lead a strong team and elevate our service to the next level at our Chester location. This is a fantastic opportunity for a personable, client‑facing leader who combines operational excellence with strategic thinking and a passion for hospitality.
What You’ll Do
* Oversee daily hospitality operations, ensuring exceptional service and consistent standards.
* Build and develop a motivated, high‑performing team, creating a culture of pride and accountability.
* Lead on financial performance: forecasting, budgeting, cost control and delivering agreed targets.
* Bring creative thinking to menu development, service delivery and guest experience.
* Drive marketing and engagement initiatives to boost visibility and customer satisfaction.
* Act as the primary point of contact for the client, maintaining a positive, professional relationship.
* Continuously seek opportunities to innovate, streamline processes and enhance service quality.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven management experience within hospitality or contract catering.
* Strong financial acumen with the ability to interpret data and turn insights into action.
* A confident, engaging communicator with excellent client‑facing skills.
* Results‑driven mindset with the creativity to introduce fresh ideas and improvements.
* A people‑focused leader who can support, coach and empower their team.
Benefits
* Contributory pension scheme
* Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
* Digital GP access for you and your immediate family, plus wider healthcare benefits
* Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
* Discounts on food shop with Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
* Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
* Cash rewards every time you spend and can use on a wide range of brands
* Free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
* Share all discounts and offers with friends and families
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Restaurants
Job Reference
com/2411/76907001/52777167/SU #RA Group
About Us
Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplaces as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.
Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive – because diversity is our strength!
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