Group Manager Temp to Perm Location: Essex (Benfleet, Grays, and Canvey Island) Pay: £16.34 per hour (Temporary, 12 weeks) ? £34,000 per annum (Permanent) Hours: Monday Friday, Full Time- 40 Hours per week Contract: Temp to Perm (12 weeks temp, then permanent)- Starting ASAP Are you ready to step into a rewarding leadership role within a respected and well-known catering contractor? Were recruiting for a Group Manager to join our team across three educational sites in Essex . This is a temp to perm opportunity , with the potential for a permanent contract after a successful 12-week period. What You'll Be Doing: Manage operations and financial performance across 3 catering sites Engage regularly with clients and service users Oversee staff development, training, and team briefings Drive service excellence and implement new strategies Manage supplier relationships and maintain compliance with food safety standards Contribute to P&L reporting, contract negotiation, and business growth What Were Looking For: Experience at management level in contract catering or a similar environment Strong leadership, interpersonal, and influencing skills Commercial acumen with a background in P&L management A proactive, flexible attitude with the ability to work independently A full UK driving licence and Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain) Whats In It For You: £16.34 per hour during the 12-week temporary period £34,000 per year once permanent Monday to Friday schedule 40 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks) Generous holiday entitlement and pension scheme Life assurance and employee assistance programme Access to retail discounts and wellbeing support Opportunities to attend internal culinary and hospitality events This is an exciting chance to join a leading name in the catering industry and make a real impact across multiple sites. If you're a people-focused, results-driven leader with a passion for delivering exceptional service, we want to hear from you. Apply today with Goldmills and take your next career step with a leading name in catering

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