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General Manager - Monday-Friday
General Manager – Contract Catering (Leeds)
Great food in the workplace isn’t simply about fuel. It’s about increasing productivity and improving performance; it’s about happy, motivated people and inspiring environments. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do – we live to bring food and people together.
We are brave, bold, and curious adventurers in food and drink. Never shy of being different, always challenging conventional norms.
Our passionate team of chefs, baristas, servers, nutritionists, and more loves creating memorable moments that enrich everyday life. Join our award-winning teams, as we are currently recruiting for a General Manager to lead our operation in Leeds.
About the Role
Salary: £40,000 per annum Location: Leeds, LS10 1AB Shift Pattern: Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:30 (40-hour workweek)
Key Responsibilities
Team & Operations Leadership
- Oversee the day-to-day running of the restaurant, café, deli, bar, and service areas, ensuring smooth operations during high-volume periods (400–800 covers daily).
- Maintain consistent service standards, efficient throughput, and a strong customer experience in a fast-paced, commercial environment.
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Profitability & Performance
- Drive profitability through cost control, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Manage food and labour costs to meet contract catering targets, monitor daily revenue performance, and maximise retail sales opportunities across all outlets.
- Align retail strategy to improve product range, displays, pricing, and promotions, boosting customer spend.
Team Management & Development
- Lead and motivate a team of 10 staff, ensuring effective rota planning to match peak trading patterns.
- Provide coaching, performance management, and training to uphold high standards and foster a strong, engaged team culture.
Innovation & Strategy
- Collaborate with culinary and commercial teams to evolve menus and retail offerings for a contract catering environment.
- Introduce initiatives to enhance customer engagement, improve efficiency, and respond to changing client and consumer demands.
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What’s in It for You?
We believe people are at the centre of everything we do—and our benefits reflect that!
Career & Wellbeing Support
- Personal Development & Training opportunities
- Life assurance scheme
- Pension scheme
- Holiday allowance
- Healthcare Support App, including:
- Annual health checks
- Digital GP access
- Mental health consultations
- Nutritional consultations
- Second medical opinions
- Eye care support
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Salary finance assistance
- Family-friendly support
Recognition & Rewards
- Regular social events & leadership communication
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Volunteering days
- Professional subscriptions
- Team/individual recognition schemes
- Long-service awards
Discounts & Lifestyle Benefits
- Access to high-street discount vouchers
- A wellbeing-first culture to empower and reward your efforts
Join a bold, mission-driven team that empowers people to thrive. Ready to make an impact? Apply now!
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