Catering General Manager

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Catering General Manager
Multi-outlets Operations
Contract Catering - Education Sector
Cambridge
Salary - £50,000 + Excellent Benefits
Monday–Friday (occasional weekends)

Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for great food and exceptional service?
We’re looking for a General Manager to lead a thriving multi-outlets catering operation in Cambridge, delivering outstanding experiences across three education sites and generating circa £2.5m+ in annual revenue.
You’ll oversee a team of around 40 staff, including experienced 3 Heads of Department, and ensure smooth, high-quality service for around 2,000 clients each day. From cafés and delis to dining halls, hospitality, and events, no two days are the same.

What You’ll Do
  • Lead, mentor and inspire your teams to deliver excellent service across all sites.
  • Manage a multi-million-pound operation with full accountability for quality, standards, and efficiency.
  • Drive innovation & improvement, and deliver operational excellence & commercial success.
  • Build strong relationships with school leaders and key stakeholders.

    • What We’re Looking For
  • Experience in multi-site or high-volume contract catering (education sector an advantage).
  • Strong commercial and financial management skills.
  • A confident communicator & collaborator at all levels.
  • A motivating leader who gets the best from their team.
  • Passionate about food, service, and delivering excellence every day.
  • Organised, adaptable, and hands-on with a strategic mindset.
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    Location:
    Cambridge
    Job Type:
    FullTime

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