At Gather & GatherStadia, we specialise in hospitality for community-focused sports venues, delivering locally inspired, high-quality food and drink that elevates both the fan and guest experience and drives lasting impact. We take a boutique approach: combining personalised service, strong local partnerships and menus built around fresh, locally sourced ingredients that reflect the unique character of every stadium and its community.
For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.
We’re proud to bring energy, creativity, and care to every match day and event – and we’re looking for a General Manager to join our team at the Universityof London.
General Manager – Halls of Residence
Location: University of London, Central London – 5 campuses across Bloomsbury area
Salary: £48,000 – £50,000 per annum
Working Pattern: 40 hours per week, predominantly Monday – Friday however you will need to work around 10 weekends a year to view service and site inspections.
Shift Patterns: Will vary as we run 14 services a week across breakfast through to dinner so there will be a mix of early, mid and afternoon shifts required.
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for hospitality, operational excellence, and student experience? We’re seeking a General Manager to oversee our multi-site Halls of Residence at the University of London.
In this role, you will lead catering operations, residential services, and student engagement initiatives, ensuring top-quality food, service, and compliance across all sites.
You’ll work closely with our executive chef, unit managers, and university partners to drive innovation, efficiency, and a first-class student experience.
What you’ll do:
- Lead and develop multi-site catering and residential operations.
- Manage budgets, P&L, procurement, labour, and waste to deliver financial targets.
- Deliver themed events, pop-ups, and initiatives to enhance student life.
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, health & safety, and governance standards.
- Build strong relationships with university stakeholders, driving service excellence and operational alignment.
- Recruit, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
What we’re looking for:
- Senior management experience in contract catering, multi-site operations, or hospitality, ability to manage teams of 70+
- Proven P&L accountability and operational leadership on contracts over £4million+
- Strong student-focused mindset, with excellent people and stakeholder management skills.
Why join us:
This is your chance to shape the student experience, lead a talented team, and make a tangible impact on service delivery and engagement at a prestigious university.
What’s in it for you?
Working with Gather and 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. xwzovoh
- Personal Development and Training opportunities
- Life assurance scheme
- Pension scheme
- Holiday allowanceplus an additional allowance when working in universities!
- 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
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