General Manager - Premium Hospitality
Edinburgh | £50,000 per annum
40 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Great food in the workplace isn't simply about fuel. It's about increasing productivity and improving performance; it's about happy, motivated people and inspiring environments. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do - we live to bring food and people together.
We are brave, bold and curious adventurers in food and drink. Never shy of being different, always challenging the conventional.
Our passionate team of chefs, baristas, servers, nutritionists and much more, love nothing more than creating memorable moments that enrich the everyday.
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced and ambitious General Manager to lead a high-profile premium hospitality operation within a newly refurbished flagship building in Edinburgh .
This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a diverse operation, bringing together a busy day-to-day staff restaurant, executive hospitality, coffee and bar service, fine dining, and an exciting calendar of corporate and social events.
You'll lead from the front, setting exceptional standards across the operation, developing your management team and building strong relationships with the client and key stakeholders.
From everyday workplace dining to three-course experiences, tasting menus, champagne receptions and bespoke events, this is a varied role where delivering an outstanding customer experience is at the heart of everything you do.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and inspire the wider hospitality team
Oversee the day-to-day delivery of the staff restaurant and wider hospitality operation
Ensure consistently high standards across restaurant, hospitality, coffee and bar services
Lead the delivery of corporate hospitality, fine dining and bespoke events
Bring together the different areas of a large, high-profile operation, ensuring a consistent customer experience
Build and maintain strong relationships with the client and key stakeholders
Develop and support your Heads of Department, creating a positive and high-performing team culture
Maintain exceptional standards of food, service and presentation
Take a hands-on approach, supporting your teams when required
Drive commercial performance while maintaining outstanding quality and customer experience
Our Ideal Candidate
We're looking for a confident hospitality leader who can successfully bring together the different elements of a complex, premium operation.
You'll ideally have:
Proven General Manager experience within premium hospitality or contract catering
A strong understanding of high-end food and beverage operations
Experience managing large, multi-faceted hospitality operations
Strong experience leading and developing management teams
Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills
Experience delivering high-profile corporate events and premium hospitality
Strong commercial awareness and excellent organisational skills
A hands-on and proactive leadership style
A genuine passion for food, service and creating memorable customer experiences
What's in it for you?
Working with Gather & Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.
Personal Development and Training opportunities
Life assurance scheme
Pension scheme
Holiday allowance
Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
Eye care
A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
Family friendly support
Regular social events and communication with our leaders
A holiday purchase scheme
Volunteering days
Professional subscriptions
Recognition schemes and people awards
Long service awards
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General Manager - Premium Hospitality in Edinburgh employer: CH&CO
At Company of Cooks, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that values Craft, Creativity, and Community. Located in the heart of London, our team enjoys numerous benefits including personal development opportunities, a comprehensive wellbeing strategy, and a supportive environment that encourages growth and collaboration. Join us to be part of a passionate team that brings cultural destinations to life through outstanding food and service.
