General Manager

Monday- Friday

40hrs PW

Salary- £47,749

We are looking for an experienced General Manager to manage a Monday - Friday business based in Burgess Hill. You will lead the catering and hospitality operation of a large, fast-paced corporate environment with multiple service lines and a high-profile client.

This is a senior operational role with full accountability for performance, people, and commercial delivery.

As General Manager, you will have end-to-end responsibility for all food and hospitality services on site, including the restaurant and coffee bar, hospitality and events, snacking, vending and a free-issue F&B programme. You will lead an on-site team of 15 people, manage multiple service formats, and act as the senior point of contact for the client. This role requires a confident operator who can balance day-to-day delivery with strong commercial discipline and long-term improvement.

• Lead and inspire the on-site management and operational teams, setting clear standards and expectations.
• Take full ownership of financial performance, including revenue, labour, cost control, forecasting and free-issue budgets.
• Ensure vending and complimentary programmes are well-governed, controlled, and aligned to client expectations.
• Build strong, credible relationships including with the FM partner & internal stakeholders.
• Ensure all services are delivered safely, compliantly, and to agreed standards.
• Drive continuous improvement across service quality, efficiency, and colleague experience.

• Proven experience as a General Manager (or equivalent senior role) in corporate catering, workplace hospitality, or a similarly complex environment.
• Strong commercial and financial skills, with demonstrable P&L ownership.
• Experience managing multiple service lines, including non-revenue or free-issue models.
• Proven experience managing Health & Safety and Food Safety standards, including leading internal and external audits and maintaining full audit readiness across the operation
• A confident, credible leader who is calm under pressure and comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Organized, decisive, and accountable, with high personal standards.

Competitive Salary + bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Free Meals & coffee

Career Growth Opportunities

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together.Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Job Reference: com SU Group

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!