Account Manager

Compass Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering services company is looking for an Account Manager in London to manage operations and client relationships. The role requires experience in hospitality management, strong communication skills, and a passion for food and service. The company offers competitive pay and opportunities for career growth within its extensive network.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Opportunities for learning and development

Qualifications

• Experience working in a management role within the contract catering or hospitality sector.
• Demonstrates a real passion for food, customer service, and commercial awareness.
• Possess strong communication skills—both written and verbal.
• Be confident with computer and administrative skills.
• Have excellent interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Bring a can-do attitude and great attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall efficient and effective management of the contract.
• Maintain positive client relationships.
• Manage recruitment, development, and training of team members.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Deliver on agreed financial budgets.
• Support sales revenue growth.

Skills

Management experience in contract catering or hospitality

Passion for food and customer service

Strong communication skills

Computer and administrative skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

We\'re currently recruiting a dedicated Account Manager to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Restaurant Associates on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As an Account Manager, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here\'s an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Variable shifts

Could you bring your spark to Restaurant Associates? Here\'s what you need to know before applying:

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall efficient and effective management of the contract, ensuring great quality, consistent food and beverage services—including staff dining, hospitality, and vending operations
• Maintain positive client relationships to ensure true partnership in their business
• Manage recruitment, development, and training of team members
• Ensure the contract is fully compliant with company policies and procedures
• Deliver on agreed financial budgets and run commercially in line with net income and cost targets
• Support sales revenue growth through marketing and promotional activities

Qualifications

• Have experience working in a management role within the contract catering or hospitality sector
• Demonstrate a real passion for food, customer service, and commercial awareness
• Possess strong communication skills—both written and verbal
• Be confident with computer and administrative skills
• Have excellent interpersonal, organisational, and leadership skills
• Bring a \an do\u00b4 attitude and great attention to detail

As part of Compass you\'ll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK\'s biggest businesses.

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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!