Overview
The contract comprises 3 restaurants, 5 cafes, vending fleet and hospitality. The location is spread over a 12 acre estate with circa 3000 employees. Part of a national group contract. The successful candidate will lead a team of 38 employees over a 5 day operations (M-F). Given the size of the estate, some experience in logistics would be beneficial but not essential.
Responsibilities
Lead, inspire, collaborate and support your direct reports to deliver consistently exceptional standards
Build positive, credible and collaborative relationships & communication methods with clients and other key stakeholders in the business
Continually look to develop your team through mentoring, training, recognition, and empowerment
Create a culture of excellence with your team, continually striving to push the boundaries of brilliance through natural caring service, obsessive food standards and innovation
Achieve business critical KPI's including Health and Safety, Sustainability, Financial and Governance; we work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.
Interested? Even if you don't meet all requirements, we'd 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'.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a dynamic, forward-thinking approach to be able to manage multiple client relationships, provide visionary thinking and the ability to work through any stumbling blocks to deliver meaningful change. Experience in managing multiple outlets and delivering projects from conception is an advantage.
Qualifications
Previous experience commensurate with role
Driving License essential
Have a contagious passion for food and customer service
Draw satisfaction from managing, training, and supporting a team
Financially astute, analytical and capable of creating and maintaining budgets and driving commercial performance
Excellent delegation and influencing skills
Ability to prioritise multiple projects in a fast‑paced, multi‑faced, creative environment and work well under pressure
Meticulous organisational abilities; high attention to detail
Concise and effective verbal and written communication
Ability to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution‑oriented perspective
Excellent strategic thinking and critical reasoning skills
Works according to the BaxterStorey core values
Benefits
28 Days holiday including bank holidays
Plus your birthday off
Bupa Single Cover
3 volunteering days
3 days grandparent leave
24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
Secondary carer leave
Wedding/commitment day leave
Free meals on shift
Bespoke training and development opportunities
Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
Pension and life insurance
Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
Wellbeing hub
Access to employee assistance programme
Cycle to work scheme
Do 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, that's why we're 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, that's 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.
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