Group Manager - Bristol

About us:

Our client is a market-leading contract caterer specialising in school food. They don't just serve meals—they create fantastic food experiences that fuel young minds! By blending deep knowledge of the education sector with the latest food trends, they encourage creativity and excitement in every kitchen. 
Their commitment to quality care for both clients and children has fueled rapid growth, and they are looking for passionate people like you to join their journey.
 

By providing excellent care and services to both clients and children, they have ensured the successful growth of the company, and to keep up with the rapid pace of this growth, they are now looking for a Group Manager to join the team in York.

The role:

They are looking for an ambitious Group Manager to take ownership of service delivery across a portfolio of contracts. This isn't just about meeting expectations—it’s about using your operational and financial expertise to consistently exceed client, customer, and company goals. You will be the strategic link between their business and their valued clients, driving excellence in every service area.

This pivotal position offers:

• 40 hours per week
• 39 weeks per year
• £17.50 per hour

 Key responsibilities:

• Financial & Quality Oversight: Take responsibility for controlling costs while ensuring service quality and delivery are maintained at a consistently high level.

• Culinary Innovation: Guarantee our food offering is of the highest standard, proactively incorporating current high street trends to keep our services fresh and exciting.

• People Development: Manage, mentor, and support the development and performance of all line reporting managers.

• Business Growth: Play a key role in growth initiatives, including leading and assisting in new business mobilisations and supporting high-stakes sales and retention presentations.

• Compliance & Projects: Ensure robust adherence to all Health & Safety and Hygiene standards while leading strategic business projects as required.

About you:

 you are an exceptional, results-driven leader with a genuine passion for food and service.

• You have proven multi-site operational experience managing large teams, coupled with the confidence and communication skills to effectively handle HR and performance-related issues.

• You are financially astute, with demonstrated experience in both managing and compiling budgets.

• You are passionate about food, stay current with industry trends, and possess a clear, demonstrable understanding of what truly exceptional service looks like.

• You are highly motivated, inspire others around you, and have a keen eye for detail that ensures success in every aspect of your role.
   

Why apply?

As one of the UK's fastest-growing independent businesses, you'll be joining a company where people are at our clients core and the opportunity to develop your career is endless. They offer fantastic learning and development programmes and the ability to gain qualifications whilst supporting you all the way

They've just launched their brand new benefits programme, which includes the important things like private healthcare and enhanced parental leave, ways to save money and the opportunity to spend your birthday doing something special for you rather than working!

Please note, our client expects all staff to share their commitment of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people so an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought by the company

Pineapple Recruitment are recruiting for this role on behalf of our client and are acting as a Recruitment Agency.