Group Manager

Elior Uk; Trafford; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A national catering company is seeking a Group Manager to oversee multiple sites within Trafford. The role involves recruiting and supporting teams while ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates have experience in the education sector and contract catering, along with a strong focus on customer service excellence. The position offers numerous perks, including flexible work schedules and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Free, tasty meals

Flexible working

Time off for family

Paid volunteering days

Career development opportunities

Pension schemes and life assurance

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing sites within the Education industry is essential.
• Previous experience within Contract Catering is essential.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage teams in multiple sites.
• Recruit, induct, train, and support colleagues.
• Control and manage budgets for financial growth.
• Ensure compliance with legal regulations and policies.

Skills

Proven experience managing multiple teams

Interest in customer service excellence

Self-motivated and innovative

Highly confident and positive team player

Job description

Monday - Friday, 37.5 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only

Full Time

£35000 per annum

Taylor Shaw – Great Food, Bright Futures

At Taylor Shaw, we believe healthy food fuels young minds, and we’re passionate about serving delicious, nutritious meals in schools and colleges across the UK. Every meal is fresh, sustainable, and packed with goodness – because we know young people deserve the best.

Elior is committed to safeguarding children and colleagues. Candidates that are shortlisted for this role, will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including Children's Barred List, and two suitable references.

What you’ll be doing…

As a Group Manager you will proactively our teams in multiple sites 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.

• Motivating and managing a team across our 5 College's within Trafford
• Controlling and managing a budget creating a platform for financial growth
• Accountable for ensuring ongoing team communications, including building internal and external relationships, management reporting and client liaison to enable operational excellence and innovative menu planning
• Accountable for COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal regulations, environmental policies and duty of care to customers and colleagues

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 37.5 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only

What can you bring?

• Proven experience of successfully managing multiple teams
• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• A strong team player, highly confident and positive
• Self-motivated and innovative
• Previous experience managing sites within an Education industry is essential
• Previous experience within Contract Catering is essential

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 - Flexibility around family life with holidays that match the school calendar.
• 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.
• 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? Toenrich 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!