Area Culinary Leader – Multi-Site Food Culture

Compass Group PLC; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group PLC is seeking an Area Support Manager to lead culinary excellence across Dine Contract Catering sites in North Wales and North West. You will coach Catering Managers and Chef Managers, drive food concepts and maintain brand standards while managing on-call cover on weekends.

As a food-led leader, you will champion our food vision, support menus, promotions and seasonal initiatives, and ensure outstanding customer experiences across multiple sites through hands-on leadership and

Qualifications

• Strong culinary background in contract catering, hospitality or foodservice.
• Experience coaching and developing managers and operational teams.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel with overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Champion Dine's food vision, culinary standards and customer experience across multiple sites.
• Support the successful implementation of menus, food concepts, promotions and seasonal initiatives.
• Coach and develop Catering Managers, Chef Managers and operational teams to build capability and confidence.
• Provide hands-on support in operations, helping teams achieve excellence in food quality, presentation and service delivery.
• Identify opportunities to enhance customer satisfaction, innovation and commercial performance.
• Conduct site reviews to ensure consistency, compliance and operational excellence.
• Share best practice across the region and embed a culture of continuous improvement.
• Support mobilisation projects, business initiatives and new contract launches.
• Act as a visible ambassador for food innovation, hospitality and operational excellence throughout Dine.
• Occasionally provide operational cover at sites within the portfolio.

Skills

Culinary background

Multi-site ops

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 Food Safety

Job description

Compass Group PLC is seeking an Area Support Manager to lead culinary excellence across Dine Contract Catering sites in North Wales and North West. You will coach Catering Managers and Chef Managers, drive food concepts and maintain brand standards while managing on-call cover on weekends.

As a food-led leader, you will champion our food vision, support menus, promotions and seasonal initiatives, and ensure outstanding customer experiences across multiple sites through hands-on leadership and