General Manager - Newcastle NEW Dine Contract Catering Posted today £38,000 per year Newcastle ...

General Manager

Location: Newcastle

Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum (DOE)

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday with occasional evening and weekends

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced General Manager to join our Dine team in Newcastle at a premium corporate site. This role also has the opportunity to grow additional support services in the future.

Services include: Deli offer Breakfast, Lunch and high volume of hospitality

For more information about careers at Dine Contract Catering and our benefits please visit: Careers at Dine Contract Catering

• Oversee daily catering operations ensuring excellence in food quality, service, and presentation.
• Actively engage in upselling and apply strong product knowledge to enhance the customer experience.
• Supervise food preparation and production to maintain brand standards
• Ensure marketing materials are current and aligned with company branding.
• Lead, train, and motivate staff to consistently deliver high-quality service.
• Ensuring full compliance with mandatory training requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, fostering strong relationships and ensuring service delivery meets or exceeds expectations.
• Manage budgets, monitor and control costs, and provide regular financial performance reports.
• Enforce and promote company profit protection measures.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations, including the management and completion of all required documentation.
• Oversee procurement and inventory control to reduce waste and maximize cost-efficiency.
• Plan and execute both internal and external catering events with precision.
• Champion environmentally responsible practices throughout all aspects of the operation.

• Proven experience in a similar large-scale Catering Manager role, ideally within contract catering.
• Strong background in team leadership, client management, and financial accountability.
• Financially savvy, with expertise in stock control and budget management.
• Proficient in health, safety, and food hygiene standards (Level 3 Food Safety or equivalent preferred).
• Confident in using catering and management systems (e.g., stock control, scheduling, reporting).

Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!