General Manager (12 month-fixed term contract)

Company: Compass Group UK & Ireland
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Location: London
Job Description:

Job Introduction

At Vacherin we celebrate diversity and embrace individuality. We genuinely like the people we work with, and love coming together to reset, refresh and have fun. We empower our people through togetherness, we give them the chance to shine and unlock their potential, and they fuel our strength and growth.

We are looking for a General Manager to join our team in London.

Location

London (Near Cannon Street)

Salary

£55,000 per annum

Working Pattern

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage high-profile clients within a contract catering environment
  • Lead and motivate a team of 24, ensuring strong communication and performance
  • Oversee a busy operation of up to 1000 covers across café, restaurant, hospitality, and client lounge
  • Drive innovation and creativity to continuously develop the food offering
  • Maintain regular feedback sessions with customers and clients to exceed expectations
  • Build and sustain strong relationships with key stakeholders and clients
  • Ensure all team members are up to date with COSHH, food hygiene, and relevant training
  • Deliver financial targets in line with agreed budgets

Our Ideal Candidate

  • Background in fast-paced, high-quality environments
  • Commercially aware with a strong focus on service speed and quality
  • Experience in workplace catering is a bonus, but not essential
  • Adaptable and comfortable in a brand-new, evolving concept
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to grow teams
  • Hands‑on, proactive, and excited by a flagship opening

What’s in it for you?

  • 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 subscriptionsRecognition schemes and people awards
  • Long service awards
  • Access to some great high street discount vouchers

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Posted: May 9th, 2026