Catering General Manager Contract Catering – Independent Education Sector Dorset, South West England Salary: £50,000 + Excellent Benefits

About the Role We are proud to partner with the UK's leading contract catering provider to recruit a Catering General Manager for a prestigious independent boarding school in Dorset. Renowned for its academic excellence and commitment to student wellbeing, the school places food at the heart of its community.

This is a high-profile leadership position, overseeing all aspects of the catering provision—including internal school services and external/commercial events—supported by a team of 40. With annual revenues exceeding £2 million, this role offers full responsibility for both operational delivery and financial performance.

We're seeking a commercially minded leader, service-driven Catering General Manager who brings expertise from the education, hospitality, hotel, or wider catering sector. This is a unique opportunity to join a flagship site within a respected organisation, delivering outstanding food experiences in a rewarding environment. This role provide the opportunity to lead a flagship catering operation with real purpose and visibility.

Key Responsibilities Lead and inspire the catering team to deliver exceptional service and hospitality standards. Manage a multi-million-pound budget with full P&L accountability, ensuring strong financial performance. Provide strategic direction across the operations and client engagement, aligned with the school's values & expectations. Develop, support, and coach the team, fostering a culture of quality, ownership, and customer focus. Build strong relationships with school stakeholders. Drive innovation, continuous improvement, and cost control to optimise commercial performance.

About You Proven experience in a senior catering, hospitality, or hotel leadership role—ideally within a high-volume, high-quality environment. Experience managing large teams and seven-figure budgets with a strong commercial track record. Confident, strategic leader with excellent operational and financial acumen. Inspirational people manager with a collaborative and hands-on approach. Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills with clients and internal teams. Well-organised, proactive, and adaptable—able to thrive in a high-expectation environment.

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