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General Manager - Maternity Cover


Company : Baxterstorey


Location : Brookmans Park, Eastern


Created : 2025-04-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Role: General Manager - 1 year contract with the potential to extendLocation: Potter's Bar, LondonSalary: 45kHours: Monday to Friday (40hr contract)Benefits:28 Days holiday including bank holidaysPlus your birthday off3 volunteering days3 days grandparent leave24 weeks enhanced maternity leaveSecondary carer leaveWedding/commitment day leaveFree meals on shiftBespoke training and development opportunitiesApprenticeships opportunities for all experience levelsPension and life insuranceDiscounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinemaWellbeing hubAccess to employee assistance programmeCycle to work schemeDo you have a passion for leading the way in providing genuine hospitality and impeccable service? Can you motivate a team? Are you friendly, professional and efficient? Yes? Then this is the role for you. At BaxterStorey, we believe that every interaction is an opportunity to create a lasting impression, thats why were looking for a General Manager who motivates their team to exceed expectations at every turn. As a trailblazer in the hospitality industry, we are excited to open our doors to individuals who share our passion for delivering exceptional experiences and creating unforgettable moments.We believe that it is our people that set us apart, thats why as a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work-life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves.If you are a General Manager who thrives on delivering extraordinary experiences, and loves to inspire a harmonious and collaborative team, we would love to hear from you!Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.Job DescriptionLeading a team of 5 highly regarded chefs and front of houseWorking closely with Operations Manager and other location managers within the groupEnsure that the location achieves, as a minimum, the financial targets agreed with the client in line with the budgetMonitor the work of all the staff and carry out appraisals, recognise training needs and potential as appropriateHold team meetings on a regular basis to communicate targets, standards required and company and client informationWork with your Operations Manager to prepare budgets; achieve and maintain the food cost in accordance with the budgetDevelop and evolve all clients services at location, ensuring regular adjustments and improvements are both recommended and implementedQualificationsIdeally a background in the corporate / contract catering sectorStable & progressive career to dateEasily commute to Manchester city centreYou thrive on getting the best out of people and maximising commercial opportunitiesYou draw satisfaction from managing, training and supporting a teamYou provide a professional catering service, ensuring that company standards are maintained and that Client expectations are metHave experience in a General Manager role ideally in contract catering or hospitalityGood understanding of report writing and financial management.Possess excellent supervisory and communication skillsGood delegation and influencing skillsAble to demonstrate your analytical approach to problem solvingHave the ability to display a real passion for food and customer serviceAdditional InformationFor almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether thats an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our teams careers. Better is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.Join us, and be part of the food revolution!BaxterStorey Values:ALWAYS VISIONARYWe strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVEWe are upbeat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVEWe embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.FOREVER CONSCIOUSWe work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.Interested? Even if you dont meet all requirements, wed like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality.Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.#J-18808-Ljbffr