Elior Stadia – Bringing the Buzz to Matchdays & More We are seeking an experienced and driven General Manager to lead the catering and hospitality operation within a high-profile football stadium environment. You will be responsible for delivering exceptional fan experiences, leading and developing high-performing teams, driving commercial performance, and ensuring operational excellence across matchdays and major events. 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.
What you’ll be doing… As General Manager, you will take full responsibility for the overall performance of a major stadium catering operation, ensuring outstanding service, strong financial results, and a high-performing team culture. • Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing on-site team to deliver exceptional matchday and event experiences • Take full ownership of P&L performance, driving revenue growth, cost control and overall commercial success • Act as senior operational lead, building strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and key partners • Ensure full compliance with Food Safety, Health & Safety, COSHH, legal and environmental standards, embedding a strong safety-first culture • Drive operational excellence through continuous improvement and innovative, fan-focused hospitality delivery • Oversee recruitment, training and development to build a capable, motivated and resilient workforce while ensuring clear team communication Working Pattern: 5 out of 7 days Job ID: 6214 What can you bring? • Proven experience leading high-performing teams in high-volume hospitality, stadia or contract catering environments • Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets and delivering financial targets • Hands-on leader with the ability to inspire, engage and develop teams at scale • Passion for delivering exceptional customer and fan experiences in live-event settings • Strong stakeholder management skills with confident relationship building • Resilient, proactive and thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments (stadia or contract catering experience highly desirable)
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!
