Group Manager

Group Manager – Multi-Site Operations

£35,000 | Permanent | 40-hrs a week

Are you an inspiring leader who lives and breathes exceptional food and hospitality? Do you thrive on driving multi-site excellence, energising teams, and creating unforgettable dining experiences? If so, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.

The Opportunity

As a Group Manager, you will take the reins of a vibrant, multi-site portfolio across your region. This is far more than an operational management post—it is a high-visibility leadership role where you will set the benchmark for service, innovate our food offerings, and champion an empowering team culture.

Acting as the strategic bridge between clients, site teams, and executive vision, you will spearhead operational growth, cultivate long-term partnerships, and lead from the front.

What You Will Do

• Champion Culinary & Service Excellence: Set the gold standard across every site, ensuring every meal served is fresh, vibrant, and delivered with genuine flair.
• Inspire & Grow High-Performing Teams: Mentor, coach, and elevate site managers and their teams, creating clear pathways for progression and a thriving, positive workplace culture.
• Own Client Relationships & Commercial Retention: Build deep, trust-based partnerships with key client stakeholders, ensuring exceptional satisfaction and seamless account retention.
• Drive Strategic Growth & Mobilisation: Identify new commercial avenues, deliver compelling sales presentations to secure new partnerships, and seamlessly mobilise newly won contracts from day one.
• Lead Financial Performance: Take full ownership of regional P&L accounts, labour optimisation, and operational budgets to drive sustainable profitability.
• Uphold Flawless Compliance: Set the standard for kitchen safety, maintaining rigorous adherence to Food Safety, Hygiene, and Health & Safety regulations across all venues.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a charismatic, commercially astute, and hands-on leader who combines operational grit with outstanding emotional intelligence.

• Proven Multi-Site Leadership: A demonstrated track record managing diverse, multi-site operations—ideally within high-volume contract catering, education catering, or fast-paced hospitality environments.
• Commercial Acumen: Confident managing complex budgets, forecasting, and driving P&L profitability without ever compromising on quality.
• Exceptional People Leadership: Natural empathy and emotional intelligence, with the ability to navigate complex HR challenges, inspire team loyalty, and build bench strength.
• Food Obsession: An authentic passion for contemporary food trends, nutritional balance, and creative presentation.
• Uncompromising Standards: Comprehensive, up-to-date expertise in Food Safety, Allergen Management, and Health & Safety legislation.

Reward & Benefits Package

Our client believes that people are the heartbeat of their business. Your health, happiness, and career trajectory come first, backed by a competitive rewards package:

• Competitive Base Salary & Car Allowance
• Financial Protection: Contributory Company Pension Scheme and Life Insurance cover
• Health & Well-being: Comprehensive Private Healthcare package and paid Company Sick Leave
• Family Support: Enhanced Parental Leave packages for life’s big milestones
• Exclusive Perks: Full access to an extensive lifestyle and retail discount portal
• Birthday Off: An extra paid day off to celebrate your birthday your way

About Our Client

Our client is an award-winning, independent specialist catering company dedicated to transforming the dining experience through fresh, vibrant, and nutritious food. Driven by a close-knit, supportive culture, they combine high-growth commercial ambition with the personal care of an independent business. They are passionate about investing in their people, celebrating individuality, and ensuring every team member has the resources and mentorship to thrive.

Safeguarding Commitment: Our client is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check prior to appointment.

Pineapple Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency on behalf of our client for this vacancy.