Permanent

General Manager

Berkeley Scott

Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 4LY

bonus

Posted: 09 May 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Closing date: 07 June 2026

Ref: 75572

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About the Role

Berkeley Scott seeks a General Manager for a permanent contract catering role in Haywards Heath, with a bonus package. You assume complete responsibility for hospitality operations, covering retail, events, and services. Leading a substantial on-site team, you drive performance, consistency, and innovation to meet client expectations. Daily duties span multiple outlets and event spaces, requiring budget management, financial controls, and commercial target achievement. Delivering exceptional client and customer experiences is central, alongside fostering a culture of excellence and accountability. Key skills include team development, operational oversight, and driving food and service innovation.

Catering General Manager

Near Haywards Heath

up to 50K plus bonus

The Role

As Contract Catering Manager, you will take full responsibility for the hospitality operation, ensuring the highest standards across retail, events, and hospitality services. You will lead, inspire, and develop a large on-site team, driving performance, consistency, and innovation in line with client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day catering operations across multiple outlets and event spaces
Lead and develop a large team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability
Manage budgets, financial performance, and cost controls to meet commercial targets
Deliver exceptional client and customer experiences at all touchpoints
Drive innovation in food, service, and operational efficiency
Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and food hygiene standards

About You

Proven experience in contract catering or high-volume hospitality leadership roles
Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering financial results
Experienced in managing large, multi-functional teams
Passionate about food, service excellence, and customer experience
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

This role offers a rare blend of scale, prestige, and career progression. This site offers operational complexity with high visitor expectations and premium service delivery. Success in this role requires a balance of strategic oversight and hands-on leadership, with the ability to adapt to seasonal demand, large-scale events, and a diverse customer base.

This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate seeking to step into a flagship site, where visibility, impact, and professional growth are significant.

Package

Salary up to andpound;50,000
Performance-related benefits
Career development within a leading contract catering environment

If you are an ambitious catering professional ready to take on a high-profile leadership role, we would love to hear from you.

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