Account Director

Compass Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering services company is seeking an experienced Account Director to lead key client accounts across the UK. This role requires a strong catering background and a proven record in senior management. Responsibilities include overseeing multiple contracts, ensuring operational excellence, and fostering long-term client relationships. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strategic, results-oriented approach and be willing to travel nationally as required. Attractive salary and benefits are on offer for the right candidate.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Attractive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior management or account leadership role.
• Strong catering or foodservice background is essential.
• Commercially astute with strong financial and operational understanding.
• Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Willing and able to travel across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop a portfolio of catering accounts across the UK.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships at senior level.
• Drive commercial performance, budgeting, and financial targets.
• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality catering and service standards.

Skills

Client relationship management

Financial performance analysis

Catering and foodservice expertise

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Job description

Account Director - Catering Services

UK-wide (All Locations) | National Travel Required

Multiple positions available

Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

We are looking for an experienced Account Director with a strong catering background to lead and grow key client accounts across the UK. This is a senior, client-facing role suited to a commercially driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced, service-led environment.

The Role

As Account Director, you will be responsible for overseeing multiple catering contracts, building strong client relationships, and ensuring outstanding operational and financial performance. You will work closely with operational teams to deliver consistent, high-quality service while identifying opportunities for growth and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop a portfolio of catering accounts across the UK
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships at senior level
• Drive commercial performance, budgeting, and financial targets
• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality catering and service standards
• Support and develop on-site management teams
• Identify and deliver business growth and retention opportunities
• Travel nationally as required to support clients and teams

About You

• Proven experience in a senior management or account leadership role
• Strong catering or foodservice background is essential
• Commercially astute with strong financial and operational understanding
• Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, people-focused approach
• Willing and able to travel across the UK

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Attractive benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a respected, growing organisation
• High level of autonomy and influence
• Career development and progression opportunities

If you are an experienced catering professional ready to take on a national Account Director role, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to take the next step in your career.