Catering & Events General Manager
Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.Contract Catering Corporate / Events LedSouth London (Bromley / Orpington)£50,000 £55,000 (depending on experience)
This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Catering & Events General Manager to lead a high-profile corporate site in South London/North Kent. This is the number one role on site with full ownership of the operation but its very much a lead from the front position.
This is not a role for someone who wants to stay in the office. Were looking for a GM who is just as comfortable serving on the deli, making coffees, or supporting service as they are planning events, managing the client relationship, and leading the team.
The site blends a strong daily catering offer with a busy and evolving events programme, alongside regular one-off and bespoke requests. Its an agile, fast-moving environment that suits someone who enjoys variety and can adapt quickly.
Key Responsibilities Full ownership of the on-site catering and events operationLeading a predominantly MondayFriday business, with flexibility required around events and client needsActively supporting day-to-day service when required, including front-of-house and coffee serviceManaging labour effectively, particularly during quieter periods where a hands-on approach is essentialOverseeing a staff dining offer alongside a busy hospitality and events calendarActing as the key contact for senior stakeholders, visitors, and VIP guestsDriving standards, service consistency, and continuous improvement across the siteAbout the RoleWhile this is a corporate environment, it is not a traditional 95, MondayFriday site .The client operates across international time zones, so flexibility is essentialThere will be occasions where night service is requiredAt times, the operation may run later into the evening (e.g. up to 11pm) to support EU stakeholdersThe xwzovoh role includes a strong events focus, with frequent changes, last-minute requests, and bespoke requirementsThis is a role for someone who is adaptable, solutions-focused, and happy to go with the flow.About You Proven experience within contract catering in Venues, Events, Stadia, Retail or corporate catering sector is essentialStrong background in hospitality and events deliveryA genuinely hands-on leader happy to step into any part of the operation when neededCommercially aware, with the ability to manage labour and costs effectivelyConfident working with senior stakeholders and managing expectationsCalm under pressure,…