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. Come and join our award-winning teams - we are currently recruiting for a General Manager to join our team at Booking.com.
Salary: £48000 per annum
Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week 7am - 3.30pm / 8am - 4.30pm with Deputy Manager, evening events overtime or time in lieu
Location: Booking.com, Manchester
About the role:
An exciting opportunity to lead the catering and hospitality operation at Booking.com's prestigious Manchester city-centre workplace . This is a high-profile, Monday-to-Friday role for an experienced General Manager who enjoys creating an outstanding food and service experience in a fast-paced, premium environment.
You'll lead a team of 18, overseeing a busy restaurant serving breakfast and lunch free issue, alongside an espresso bar and hospitality service. It's a fantastic opportunity to bring energy, creativity and exceptional standards to a vibrant workplace environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead, motivate and develop a team of 18, creating a positive and high-performing working environment.
Oversee the day-to-day running of a busy workplace restaurant, delivering breakfast and lunch on a free-issue basis.
Manage the espresso bar and hospitality service, ensuring consistently high standards across all areas.
Bring fresh ideas and creativity to the food and service offer, keeping it engaging and relevant for customers.
Maintain excellent standards across food quality, presentation, service and customer experience.
Build a strong relationship with the client, understanding their expectations and ensuring the operation delivers against them.
Manage budgets, stock, cost control and overall site performance.
Ensure the site operates to the highest standards of food safety, health & safety and compliance.
Support, coach and develop the team, encouraging great service and progression.
Take full ownership of the operation, bringing energy, personality and attention to detail to this vibrant workplace environment.
Ideal Background:
Proven experience managing a large, high-volume catering operation
A strong background in premium food, hospitality and service standards
An inspiring, hands-on leader who can motivate and develop a sizeable team
An excellent communicator with a confident and professional approach
A real passion for delivering 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
Access to some great high street discount vouchers
If you're an experienced hospitality leader ready to make your mark in a dynamic workplace setting at Booking.com, we'd love to hear from you.
About Us
As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.
Job Reference: com/0511/48289001/52844671/SU #GatherandGather
Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
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General Manager – Booking.com, Manchester 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.
