General Manager - Bishopsgate, London
2 days ago
London
General Manager - Bishopsgate, London Lexington is an award-winning contract caterer that focus on providing great food and service to customers. To do this we need fabulous people and we work hard to create an environment where our team members feel engaged, inspired, valued and enjoy what they do. Job Description • To manage a high-profile hospitality and free issue contract in the City, • To manage the day to day relationship with the client and stakeholders, • To inspire the team to deliver an excellent, innovative food offer across the business, • To deliver best in class hospitality food and service, • Ensure all legal H&S and company policies are up to date and completed, • To complete all tasks to their time schedules including the monthly analysis of figures reported to the client, • To ensure all budgets are managed in line with the client’s requirements, • Working closely with the head chef to ensure a smooth-running food operation, • To compile the monthly accounts and client report, • B&I experience in a cost-plus environment, events, hospitality experience essential, • Good at planning ahead and able to look at multiple options to help a final well-informed decision, • Positive, polite and realistic, • Must be friendly, a great team player, excellent communicator, fun, enthusiastic and professional at all times, • Able to prioritise and work under pressure, • Excellent communication skills, financial acumen and computer literacy is a must, • Enthusiasm for the industry, passion for food and understanding of the changing industry, excellent knowledge of food trends, • Experience of dealing with and developing a long-standing client relationship, • Experience in writing monthly / quarterly client reviews At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. That’s why we make sure our team feels appreciated, supported, and set up for success! Here’s what’s waiting for you: • Free, tasty meals - Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!, • Flexible working - including part time roles, because life doesn’t run on a 9-5 schedule., • Plenty of Time to Unwind - 28 days of holiday, and after two years, enjoy even more with 31 days., • Leave for life’s important moments - whether family, personal or unexpected., • Give back time - paid volunteering days for the causes you care about., • Room to grow - career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career., • Wellbeing first - mental health support and wellbeing perks., • Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance. Why You’ll Love Working Here We’re a people-first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission? To enrich lives everywhere, every day. And here’s the best part - 87% of our team say they’re proud to work here! Why? Because we create a place where you’re listened to, trusted, supported, and valued. Not sure you match every single requirement? Apply anyway! Research shows that many people - especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria. But we hire for potential, not just experience. If you’re passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you! We Celebrate You! At Elior, diversity and inclusion aren’t just policies, they’re who we are. We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we’re dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed. Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know - we’re happy to help! Ready to join us? Hit ‘Apply Now’ and let’s chat!