General Manager - Contract Catering

General Manager - B&I Contract Catering - East Midlands – Up to £56,000

We’re recruiting a General Manager to lead a B&I contract catering operation within a high-profile corporate environment in the East Midlands.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, hands-on General Manager who thrives within fast-paced, high-volume environments and understands how to lead large teams while managing demanding client relationships.

The Offer

Up to £56,000 basic salary.New contract mobilisation opportunity.Pension & Health Care.Strong support structure in place.Mix of Monday to Friday and weekend breakfast service.

The Operation

Large B&I contract catering operation.Based within a prestigious engineering-led environment.High-volume staff dining operation.Managing a team of 42 across the site.Fast-paced breakfast and lunch service.Weekend operation is breakfast only.Fresh food-led offer working to strong volume expectations.

The Role

Lead the full day-to-day site operation.Manage, develop and motivate a large kitchen and service team.Oversee high-volume feeding while maintaining standards and consistency.Build and manage a strong relationship with a very hands-on client.Communicate operational updates and challenges professionally.Drive standards, culture and performance across the site.Manage labour, staffing and operational costs.Support the mobilisation and successful launch of the contract.Ensure smooth daily service across all departments.Maintain compliance, H&S and due diligence standards.

About You

Proven General Manager experience within B&I or contract catering.Strong background within high-volume catering operations.Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com



  • Location: Northamptonshire, England
  • Salary: £50k - 56k per year + /
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: COREcruitment
  • Posted: 21-May-2026
  • Posted on: careers4a.com