General Manager
| Posting date: | 23 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | London, E14 5LB |
| Company: | Compass Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 209102 |
Summary
General Manager – London
Location: Canary Wharf
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Salary: £60,000
We are seeking an experienced General Manager to lead a high-profile, single-site London operation delivering retail vending, pantry, coffee bar, and restaurant services within a corporate environment.
Reporting to the Deputy Account Director, you will have full accountability for the operational and commercial performance of a £4m operation with circa 40 employees. You will provide visible leadership, ensure consistent service delivery, and maintain strong operational and financial control.
Key responsibilities include:
End-to-end operational leadership across all service streams
Full P&L ownership and delivery of financial targets
Leadership and performance management of senior operational teams
Proactive risk management and issue resolution
Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships
About you:
Proven experience leading complex, multi-service operations
Strong people leadership and commercial acumen
Detail-focused, decisive, and highly organised
Professional, credible, and confident in client-facing environments
We ensure you\\'re rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- Free meals
- Subsidised gym membership
- Contributory pension scheme
- Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
- Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
- Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury\\'s, Morrisons and many more
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
- Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
- Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
About Us
Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together.Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK\\'s leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.
Job Reference: com/2001/67891001/52785971/SU #RA Group
Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!