Job Description

Job Title: General Manager

Location:

Reading, UK

Salary:

33,000 - 35,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Employment Type:

Full-time, onsite

The role

Bon Appetit is seeking an experienced and driven General Manager to lead the day to day operations of our catering services at a key construction site in Reading. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive leader with a background in contract catering, hospitality, or facilities management to take ownership of an essential frontline service within a fast-paced and people-focused environment.

You will be the face of our catering operation onsite, responsible for ensuring smooth service delivery, managing onsite teams, maintaining compliance and exceeding client expectations. If you thrive in a role where operational excellence and people leadership are key, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note that you will be required to undergo an enhanced security clearance for this role.

What you'll be doing

Overseeing all onsite catering activities, ensuring efficient, high-quality service to construction site teams Managing and motivating onsite staff, promoting a positive and productive working culture Maintaining strict compliance with food safety, health and safety regulations and government nutritional standards Acting as the main client liaison, building strong relationships with project managers, contractors and suppliers Monitoring and controlling stock levels, ordering supplies, and managing inventories efficiently Handling staffing schedules, recruitment support and team performance reviews in collaboration with the senior operations team Identifying and resolving operational challenges proactively and professionally Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and contributing to business development ideas Ensuring financial controls are maintained, including cost control and budget adherence

What we're looking for

Experience:

Background in General Management or similar within contract catering, hospitality or Business & Industry sectors

Enhanced Security Clearance:

You will be required to undergo an enhanced security clearance process

Leadership:

Strong people management skills with the ability to lead and inspire a team

Customer focused:

Confident and professional communicator with clients and stakeholders

Organised and practical:

Able to juggle multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and solve problems quickly

Compliance oriented:

Solid understanding of food hygiene, health & safety standards and operational compliance

Adaptable:

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, site based environment with changing priorities

What we offer

20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Share options - 5k per year Free meals while onsite Monday - Friday, 6am-4pm Opportunities for career development within a growing company Company support with training and development The chance to be part of a company making a real difference in the construction sector

About us

Bon Appetit has been serving the construction industry since the 1980s, delivering high-quality catering solutions to some of the UK's most prestigious infrastructure projects. From HS2 to Westfield Stratford, our services are tailored for the modern construction workforce - focusing on nutrition, wellbeing, and convenience. Join us in delivering more than meals - help us build better working environments, one plate at a time.

Apply today to take the lead at the forefront of construction catering with Bon Appetit!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 33,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: BA/GM/RG1