Job Description

Elior Stadia - Bringing the Buzz to Matchdays & More

When the crowd roars, the food has to be just as exciting! At Elior Stadia, we serve up epic matchday meals, gourmet hospitality, and fast, fresh stadium snacks - so fans can focus on the action while we handle the flavour.



We are seeking an experienced Catering General Manager to lead our catering and hospitality operations, inspire our teams, and drive service excellence across the club.

What you'll be doing...

As a General Manager you will proactively manage teams on site as well as be accountable for recruiting, inducting, training and supporting colleagues to deliver an efficient, high quality service to Elior UK, our customer and clients.

Lead and manage all catering, hospitality, and bar operations across the venue. Deliver high standards of food quality, service, and presentation at all times. Oversee planning and execution of matchday hospitality, events, conferences, and private functions. Recruit, train, motivate, and performance-manage catering teams. Work closely with chefs, event management, and commercial teams to deliver seamless operations. Manage budgets, forecasting, stock, and cost controls to drive commercial performance. Ensure full compliance with health & safety, food hygiene, licensing, and club policies. Build strong relationships with suppliers, partners, and internal stakeholders. Continually review processes to improve efficiency and customer experience.

Working Pattern:

5 out of 7 days | 40 Hours per week

What can you bring?

Experienced hospitality or catering leader, ideally within stadia, events, hotels, or large-scale venues. Strong operational management skills with the ability to lead large teams confidently. Excellent communicator with a hands-on, proactive approach. Commercially aware with a strong understanding of budgets, margins, and revenue opportunities. Passionate about delivering exceptional customer experience. Able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, event-driven environment.

Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!

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. Exclusive discounts - save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel!

One small thing - we welcome you to apply using the name you feel most comfortable with! No need for legal names at this stage.

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!