General Manager - Airport F&B Operations

General Manager – Airport F&B Operations
Location: Essex
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 DOE

The Opportunity:
An independent hospitality group delivering their own branded F&B concepts within travel terminals is scaling up operations. With an established footprint including a pub, lounge, coffee shop and restaurant, they are now looking for an experienced General Manager to lead and evolve the offer.

The Role:
This is a senior leadership position with full autonomy over the F&B operation. The business is investing in growth and seeking a commercial operator with strong leadership skills and a hands-on, people-focused approach. The successful candidate will take ownership of the day-to-day operations while driving culture, performance and profitability. With a longstanding team already in place, the focus will be on development, empowerment and building a strong, supportive culture.

The ideal candidate will bring experience from a structured, multisite background, and be excited by the opportunity to help an independent operator scale up.

Candidate Profile:

Proven multisite F&B experience – ideally across both pubs and restaurants approx. £5mill T/OLead large teams – demonstrate development of that team.Ability to pass a 5-year background and referencing check (required for site access)Based within commutable distance – on-site parking is availableFlexible with working hours – the site operates 24/7A natural leader who fosters a strong working culture and team developmentConfident in reporting to a leadership teamSolutions-driven with strong commercial and financial acumen

If you want to hear more (or know someone great for this), drop me a message or send your CV to kate@corecruitment.com.