Title:  Group Manager

Job Description

Are you an experienced multi‑site catering leader ready to take on your next operational challenge?

Aramark UK is looking for a results‑driven Group Manager – Catering Operations to lead and develop catering services across three West London college campuses.

This is a critical leadership role, responsible for driving operational excellence, commercial performance, compliance, and customer satisfaction across multiple education sites. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will lead a large on‑site management and catering team, ensuring consistent standards while developing innovative, student‑focused food offers.

This is a permanent, full‑time position, requiring regular travel between sites and flexibility to support key events and service requirements.

What's in it for you:

• Competitive salary and package 
• Generous annual leave, increasing with service, with the option to buy more
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• Benefits app with access to hundreds of discounts, health cash plans, online GP appointments, mortgage advice, cycle to work scheme, and Employee Assistance Programme
• FOOD! Opportunities to attend in‑house events and experience the creativity of our culinary teams

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multi‑site catering operations, ensuring consistent high‑quality food and service standards
• Embed standard operating procedures while driving service efficiency and continuous improvement
• Take full ownership of budgets, P&L, cost control, forecasting, and financial performance
• Grow revenue through innovative menus, promotions, and student‑focused offers
• Recruit, lead, and develop high‑performing catering management and site teams
• Build strong client and stakeholder relationships, acting as the main point of contact across sites
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, health & safety, and regulatory requirements
• Monitor KPIs and performance data to drive improvement, innovation, and sustainability initiatives

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in multi‑site catering or hospitality management
• Strong financial and commercial acumen with P&L responsibility
• Confident people leader with excellent coaching and development skills
• Strong organisational and time‑management capability
• In‑depth knowledge of food safety and health & safety legislation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across different locations
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

About Aramark

If you’re currently employed by Aramark, you must notify your line manager before applying.

At Aramark UK, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident and Forces Friendly employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process — please contact careers@aramark.co.uk if required.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.