Job description
Catering & Events General Manager
Contract Catering – Corporate / Events Led
South London (Bromley / Orpington)
£50,000 – £55,000 (depending on experience)
This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Catering & Events General Manager to lead a high-profile corporate site in South London/North Kent. This is the number one role on site — with full ownership of the operation — but it’s very much a “lead from the front” position.
This is not a role for someone who wants to stay in the office. We’re looking for a GM who is just as comfortable serving on the deli, making coffees, or supporting service as they are planning events, managing the client relationship, and leading the team.
The site blends a strong daily catering offer with a busy and evolving events programme, alongside regular one-off and bespoke requests. It’s an agile, fast-moving environment that suits someone who enjoys variety and can adapt quickly.
Key Responsibilities
While this is a corporate environment, it is not a traditional 9–5, Monday–Friday site.
About You
Contract Catering – Corporate / Events Led
South London (Bromley / Orpington)
£50,000 – £55,000 (depending on experience)
This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Catering & Events General Manager to lead a high-profile corporate site in South London/North Kent. This is the number one role on site — with full ownership of the operation — but it’s very much a “lead from the front” position.
This is not a role for someone who wants to stay in the office. We’re looking for a GM who is just as comfortable serving on the deli, making coffees, or supporting service as they are planning events, managing the client relationship, and leading the team.
The site blends a strong daily catering offer with a busy and evolving events programme, alongside regular one-off and bespoke requests. It’s an agile, fast-moving environment that suits someone who enjoys variety and can adapt quickly.
Key Responsibilities
- Full ownership of the on-site catering and events operation
- Leading a predominantly Monday–Friday business, with flexibility required around events and client needs
- Actively supporting day-to-day service when required, including front-of-house and coffee service
- Managing labour effectively, particularly during quieter periods where a hands-on approach is essential
- Overseeing a staff dining offer alongside a busy hospitality and events calendar
- Acting as the key contact for senior stakeholders, visitors, and VIP guests
- Driving standards, service consistency, and continuous improvement across the site
While this is a corporate environment, it is not a traditional 9–5, Monday–Friday site.
- The client operates across international time zones, so flexibility is essential
- There will be occasions where night service is required
- At times, the operation may run later into the evening (e.g. up to 11pm) to support EU stakeholders
- The role includes a strong events focus, with frequent changes, last-minute requests, and bespoke requirements
About You
- Proven experience within contract catering in Venues, Events, Stadia, Retail or corporate catering sector is essential
- Strong background in hospitality and events delivery
- A genuinely hands-on leader — happy to step into any part of the operation when needed
- Commercially aware, with the ability to manage labour and costs effectively
- Confident working with senior stakeholders and managing expectations
- Calm under pressure,
