General Manager

Posted 12 June 2025
Salary Dependent on Experience
LocationSurrey
Sector Education
Reference711652
Expiry 11 July 2025

Job description

Catering General Manager 
Education Sector - Independent School

Surrey & Sussex - South East England
Salary: £70,000 + Excellent benefits

We’re recruiting on behalf of a premier education catering partner for a flagship leadership opportunity at one of the most distinctive independent schools in the South East.

This is not your average General Manager role. You’ll be the operational lead across a high-profile, year-round catering and hospitality service — delivering exceptional daily food service, premium internal hospitality, and a commercial events portfolio that includes weddings, concerts, and corporate functions and much more.

This is a standout role for an experienced operator who thrives in complex, high-profile environments and knows how to balance precision execution with high-level strategy.


The Role
  • Lead a large, diverse team delivering all on-site food services, events, and hospitality.
  • Oversee day-to-day operations across student dining, boarding meals, and staff catering.
  • Project-manage and deliver a wide range of internal functions and external commercial events.
  • Drive service standards, financial performance, and long-term growth
  • Own full P&L responsibility and reporting to regional leadership.
  • Build strong stakeholder relationships within a client-focused, service-led environment.
  • Work cross-functionally with all support teams in HR, compliance, marketing, and procurement.
  
You Bring
  • Extensive senior-level experience managing large-scale hospitality or catering operations.
  • Proven P&L management over multi-million-pound contracts.
  • Deep understanding of both educational environments and commercial venues.
  • A hands-on leadership style that motivates teams and instils accountability.
  • Strong client relationship skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders.
  • Experience delivering exceptional service while maintaining financial discipline.