General Manager - Leeds

We're currently recruiting a dedicated General Manager to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Restaurant Associates on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week., As a General Manager, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.,

• To be responsible for the overall efficient and effective management of the contract to ensure great quality, consistent food and beverage services


• To maintain positive client relationships ensuring we are true partners in their business


• To ensure the smooth planning of the contract and resources to deliver a first-class food and beverage service to our clients and customers


• To be responsible for the management, recruitment, development and training of team members


• To ensure the contract is fully compliant with company policies and procedures


• To deliver on the agreed financial budget and run commercially in line with net income and cost targets


You will ensure that your location achieves the financial targets agreed with the client in line with your site budget. Working with your Operations Manager you will monitor the work of all the staff and carry out appraisals, identify training needs and ensuring we are meeting the standards required by the client.

As a team you will ensure that customers are given a prompt and efficient service and that their food service and value expectations are consistently exceeded. Making sure all Food Safety, Health and Safety and Risk Assessments are conducted to ensure that all standards and procedures in respect of Food, Hygiene and Safety are established and maintained.

As the General Manager, you will ideally have a successful background in Contract Catering/Hospitality/Retail Catering, using your entrepreneurial skills to create a thriving and successful working environment. You possess excellent management and communication skills, have a good understanding of report writing and financial management, and be able to demonstrate your analytical approach to problem solving. You will have the ability to display a real passion for food and customer service and be financially and commercially astute.

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.
About UsAs part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.Job Reference: com/1109/86017001/52679366/SUCompass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive because diversity is our strength!

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Free Meals


• Free on Site Gym


• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more


• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more


• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits


• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster


• Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available


• Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands


• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes


• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families


• Contributory pension scheme


• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes


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