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Posted 25 July, 2026

General Manager - London

Compass UK & Ireland
Burnley, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Compass Group Plc is a £20 billion turnover, global organisation and the world's leading provider of food and support services. With operations across seven key business areas (Foodservice; Support Services; Business & Industry; Healthcare & Seniors; Education; Sports & Leisure; and Defense, Offshore & Remote), Compass serves customers in offices and factories; schools and universities; hospitals and senior living communities; major sports and cultural venues; remote mining camps and even offshore platforms. We are looking for an experienced General Manager to work with us in London.Location: London (Farringdon)Salary: £44,000 per annumWorking Pattern: Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm (with hospitality up to ~8pm when required)Key responsibilitiesManaging Lunch and snacking programme - Lunch is CPU based.People and customer centric attitude and focus.Manage underperformance and coachTrain the team to deliver on clients expectationsNeeds to be a foodie and able to translate customer feedback into tangible feedback to CPU and wider stakeholdersWill manage front and back of house total team up to 20 peopleAbility to manage budgets and labour finance, always looking for more efficient and practical solutionsPresent new Snacking options to the client and therefore needs to keep abreast of trendsOur Ideal Candidate:Ideally candidates with experience within B&I cateringWe are looking for a foodie led leader who is keen to develop and inspire a team of up to 15A leader who likes to lead from the front and build great client relationshipsWhat's in it for you?Working with Compass Group has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.Personal Development and Training opportunitiesLife assurance schemePension schemeHoliday allowancePrivate medical eligibilityEye careA great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary financeFamily friendly supportRegular social events and communication with our leadersA holiday purchase schemeVolunteering daysProfessional subscriptionsRecognition schemes and people awardsLong service awardsAccess to some great high street discount vouchersCompass 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!TPBN1_UKTJ