Group Manager
£40,000 - £43,000 per annum (DOE)
Mobile working role, 5 days over 7.
We are seeking a Group Manager to join our Eurest team. This role will oversee a team of unit managers providing a food service within our client's premises in North East of England and Scotland.
As the Group Manager you will need to be energetic, innovative, professional and strategically driven to properly plan for the business needs. You will oversee 21 sites across the North East and Scotland providing workplace feeding and vending where you will exceed customer requirements, whilst delivering key financial targets and contract specifications. This role involves developing and leading a team of managers and their teams, as well as managing client and contractual relationships in a commercial manner ensuring compliance and company policies are adhered to.
We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering
At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.
Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Develop and deliver continuous improvement plans
- Ensure all contracts are compliant and run commercially in line with net growth and retention targets
- Adherence to all client and company Policies
- Ensure delivery and management of labour strategy in line with contract specifications
- Delivery of all HSE requirements both contractually and legislatively
- Monitor and delivery of contractual and internal KPI's, identify and help develop continuous improvements
- Develop and maintain client relationships
- Achievement of financial budgets
- Training and development of all employees
- Assist in the development of strategies for growth and retention
- Ensure the implementation of any governance and communication strategies
Who you are:
- A minimum of 2 years' experience multi-site management level
- Culinary background desirable
- Valid driving license and active driver
- Ability to work flexibly & remotely with multi site operational experience
- Experience in driving a business forward building relationships with clients
- Successful implementation of any change programmes to deliver operational benefits
- Excellent communication and engagement skills
- Demonstrable financial acumen applicable for the role requirements in managing a P&L
- Excellent management skills
- Have a proven track record of delivering client / customer satisfaction through their teams
About Us
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
Medicash - Discounted health cash plan providing cash back on a range of medical treatments including Dental, Optical and Consultant appointments for you and your family.
Pension scheme and Life Assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Holiday purchase scheme
Sharebuy Scheme
Recognition awards including Be a Star peer recognition and Long Service Awards
Employee networks created and led by employees for employees
Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
Entertainment, Health &Wellbeing and Travel discounts
Shopping discounts - Save up to 15%at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
Vodaphone discounts
On-going training & development and career pathways
We're people-powered at Eurest
It's an understatement to say that we're passionate about what we do, which is why we're committed to attracting the best and brightest people to join us - could that be you? Find out what makes joining Eurest so exciting
Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!