General Manager - B&I Contract Catering - East Midlands – Up to £56,000

We’re recruiting a General Manager to lead a B&I contract catering operation within a high-profile corporate environment in the East Midlands.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, hands-on General Manager who thrives within fast-paced, high-volume environments and understands how to lead large teams while managing demanding client relationships.

The Offer

• Up to £56,000 basic salary.
• New contract mobilisation opportunity.
• Pension & Health Care.
• Strong support structure in place.
• Mix of Monday to Friday and weekend breakfast service.

The Operation

• Large B&I contract catering operation.
• Based within a prestigious engineering-led environment.
• High-volume staff dining operation.
• Managing a team of 42 across the site.
• Fast-paced breakfast and lunch service.
• Weekend operation is breakfast only.
• Fresh food-led offer working to strong volume expectations.

The Role

• Lead the full day-to-day site operation.
• Manage, develop and motivate a large kitchen and service team.
• Oversee high-volume feeding while maintaining standards and consistency.
• Build and manage a strong relationship with a very hands-on client.
• Communicate operational updates and challenges professionally.
• Drive standards, culture and performance across the site.
• Manage labour, staffing and operational costs.
• Support the mobilisation and successful launch of the contract.
• Ensure smooth daily service across all departments.
• Maintain compliance, H&S and due diligence standards.

About You

• Proven General Manager experience within B&I or contract catering.
• Strong background within high-volume catering operations.
• Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com