Account Director

Compass UK & Ireland Careers; Woking; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent catering company in Woking is seeking an Account Director to lead operations at a prestigious venue. The role involves strategic decision-making, team leadership, and driving commercial performance. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and experience managing P&L. This full-time position offers a salary of £75,000 - £80,000 and requires a commitment of 5 out of 7 days per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within catering or hospitality.
• Ability to manage P&L effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills for client-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations across multiple catering outlets.
• Own the full P&L, including forecasting and financial reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Decision Making

Commercial Acumen

Team Development

Job description

Job Title: Account Director

Location: RHS Wisley

Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 DOE

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent, 5 out of 7 days per week

As the Account Director of this vast, prestigious, multiple catering outlet venue, you will take on a key leadership role within the team to shape the strategy, deliver exceptional food and service as well as drive the commercial performance of the venue. As a newly won contract to the Restaurant Associates Venues team, we require a leader who is confident with implementing processes, comfortable with balancing strategic and commercial decision making and enjoys developing innovative approaches to move the venue forward.

In this role, you will be leading a talented team alongside working with senior partners, and you will embody the Restaurant Associates Venues values and cultures as well as implementing processes that will ensure this venue continues to be high performing whilst having guest experience at heart. This is a highly visible, client‑facing leadership role where innovation, accountability, and collaboration are key.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day operations across the multiple catering outlets on site, consisting of restaurants, coffee shops, and event spaces
• Take ownership of the full P&L, including forecasting, and financial reporting to internal senior stakeholders

Co‑create and implement strategic plans ...