Catering Operations Director

1 month ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Elior Full time
About Us

Elior is a multi-award-winning people business, dedicated to enriching lives everywhere, every day. With over 10,000 colleagues operating across various sectors, we offer a diverse range of career opportunities.


Salary and Benefits

The estimated salary for this role is £55,000-£65,000 per annum, depending on experience. As a General Manager at Elior, you can expect a competitive salary, plus benefits including free lunches, flexible working hours, and generous holiday allowance.


Job Description

We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead our Concessions team in Manchester. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for managing teams on site, recruiting and training staff, and ensuring excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead Heads of Departments to ensure proactive management of teams on site
  • Accountable for recruiting, supporting, training and people development to deliver an efficient, high quality service
  • Maintain, order and control food stocks within budget
  • Design innovative menus and manage food presentation and portion/quality control
  • Create a platform for financial growth through cost control and culinary excellence
  • Ensure compliance with COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal regulations, environmental policies and duty of care

What You'll Bring

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Proven experience of successfully managing a team
  • Genuine interest in customer service excellence
  • A strong team player, highly confident and positive
  • Self-motivated and innovative
  • Previous experience within management, contract catering desirable

Our Culture

We value diversity and inclusion, and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Our benefits package reflects this commitment, offering flexible working hours, generous holiday allowance, and more.



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