A leading catering company in Solihull is seeking a talented General Manager to oversee daily operations and lead a dynamic team. This role requires experience in managing high-end catering operations, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to develop catering offers that meet client expectations. Benefits include free meals, discounts at retailers, and opportunities for training and progression. Suitable candidates should be personable, organized, and have a genuine passion for food and service. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
A leading catering company in Solihull is seeking a talented General Manager to oversee daily operations and lead a dynamic team. This role requires experience in managing high-end catering operations, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to develop catering offers that meet client expectations. Benefits include free meals, discounts at retailers, and opportunities for training and progression. Suitable candidates should be personable, organized, and have a genuine passion for food and service. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary.
Contract: Full Time , Permanent Salary: £ 50,000 per annum Hours: 40 per week A stunning B&I location in Shepherd's Bush for a new co-working community for innovative businesses. Catering for approximately 400 people daily. We offer breakfast and lunch and lots of high end hospitality and pop-ups. The role is a Monday to Friday operation. We are looking for a talented General Manager to lead the team at one of our fantastic locations in London. You will have previous experience of working as a General Manager at a B&I Head Office contract or Independent school. The ideal candidate will need to be quirky, trendy and have a really bubbly friendly personality. Key responsibilities: To manage a team providing breakfast, lunch, retail, grab & go & hospitality To ensure company bookwork is completed accurately and on time. To develop each area of the catering offer in line with client expectations/budgetary constraints and agreed offer development plans. To be responsible for the day-to-day operations of all catering facilities throughout the year working in line with the requirements of the business. To provide excellent food and customer service and respond quickly and proactively to customers needs To develop the food offer in line with current market trends and to the standards outlined in the Thomas Franks company values To ensure age appropriate food is available in all locations throughout the dining period ensuring all special dietary requirements of pupils are adhered to at all times. To hold regular team meetings. To train and develop the team. To prepare month end accounts and reports for our client. To complete monthly audits. Ensuring company food standards are adhered to and wastage controlled. Ensuring all Food Hygiene and Health & Safety policies and allergen control procedures are followed. You will have the following skills: A genuine interest in food & excellent customer service skills Excellent client relationship skills An all-round team player and leader An organised Manager with attention to detail Sound financial understanding Multi Location Management - a current group manager Experience within high end B&I or independent education contract catering (if you have hotel experience as well then that's even better!) Wider wallet scheme (discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms etc). Free meals on duty Volunteers leave - up to one day per year. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave. Cycle to work scheme. Recommend a friend bonus. Unrivalled individual training and development. Well established apprenticeship programme. Team & company social events. Employee assistance programme. Excellent career progression within a leading independent contract caterer. About us Thomas Franks is a founder led, fresh food catering business with a focus on excellence and service delivered with individuality, passion and style. We are unique in every approach and our clients, and our people are paramount to our daily success. All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this role. Diversity and Inclusion at Thomas Franks We actively encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and continue to develop a culture of growth and inclusion and would like to invite applications from groups who are currently under-represented, because we believe greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides a better working life.
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
Contract: Full Time , Permanent Salary: £ 50,000 per annum Hours: 40 per week A stunning B&I location in Shepherd's Bush for a new co-working community for innovative businesses. Catering for approximately 400 people daily. We offer breakfast and lunch and lots of high end hospitality and pop-ups. The role is a Monday to Friday operation. We are looking for a talented General Manager to lead the team at one of our fantastic locations in London. You will have previous experience of working as a General Manager at a B&I Head Office contract or Independent school. The ideal candidate will need to be quirky, trendy and have a really bubbly friendly personality. Key responsibilities: To manage a team providing breakfast, lunch, retail, grab & go & hospitality To ensure company bookwork is completed accurately and on time. To develop each area of the catering offer in line with client expectations/budgetary constraints and agreed offer development plans. To be responsible for the day-to-day operations of all catering facilities throughout the year working in line with the requirements of the business. To provide excellent food and customer service and respond quickly and proactively to customers needs To develop the food offer in line with current market trends and to the standards outlined in the Thomas Franks company values To ensure age appropriate food is available in all locations throughout the dining period ensuring all special dietary requirements of pupils are adhered to at all times. To hold regular team meetings. To train and develop the team. To prepare month end accounts and reports for our client. To complete monthly audits. Ensuring company food standards are adhered to and wastage controlled. Ensuring all Food Hygiene and Health & Safety policies and allergen control procedures are followed. You will have the following skills: A genuine interest in food & excellent customer service skills Excellent client relationship skills An all-round team player and leader An organised Manager with attention to detail Sound financial understanding Multi Location Management - a current group manager Experience within high end B&I or independent education contract catering (if you have hotel experience as well then that's even better!) Wider wallet scheme (discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms etc). Free meals on duty Volunteers leave - up to one day per year. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave. Cycle to work scheme. Recommend a friend bonus. Unrivalled individual training and development. Well established apprenticeship programme. Team & company social events. Employee assistance programme. Excellent career progression within a leading independent contract caterer. About us Thomas Franks is a founder led, fresh food catering business with a focus on excellence and service delivered with individuality, passion and style. We are unique in every approach and our clients, and our people are paramount to our daily success. All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this role. Diversity and Inclusion at Thomas Franks We actively encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and continue to develop a culture of growth and inclusion and would like to invite applications from groups who are currently under-represented, because we believe greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides a better working life.
A leading catering company in Greater London is seeking a General Manager to oversee operations at a vibrant location. The successful candidate will manage a team providing high-quality food service and ensure excellent customer experiences. Previous managerial experience in B&I or independent education settings is essential. The role offers competitive pay and unique career progression opportunities within a well-regarded company.
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
A leading catering company in Greater London is seeking a General Manager to oversee operations at a vibrant location. The successful candidate will manage a team providing high-quality food service and ensure excellent customer experiences. Previous managerial experience in B&I or independent education settings is essential. The role offers competitive pay and unique career progression opportunities within a well-regarded company.