Catering and Hospitality Lead - Educational Institution (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the catering and hospitality sector is seeking a Catering and Hospitality Lead to provide exceptional service while managing client relations and operational excellence. This role requires strong leadership and sales skills to drive profitability and compliance within a dynamic educational institution environment.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Access to Digital GP services

Exclusive travel discounts

Food shop discounts

Cash rewards on spending

Free wellness and exercise classes

Qualifications

• Experience managing hospitality teams to deliver results.
• Ability to work within brand guidelines.
• Track record of growing sales in competitive markets.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Drive hospitality operations to exceed customer requirements.
• Review business performance and ensure financial targets are met.

Skills

Hospitality management experience

Excellent communication skills

Commercial awareness

I.T & computer literate

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Catering and Hospitality Lead - Educational Institution (Hiring Immediately), slough

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Client:

Compass Group

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

02.07.2025

Expiry Date:

16.08.2025

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Job Description:

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

What you'll be doing:

To provide exceptional service to our clients. Manage client and contractual relationships in a commercial manner ensuring compliance and company policies are adhered to.

Drive the hospitality operations to exceed customer requirements. Generate new sales leads and actively encourage revenue growth across the department with a approach to profit maximisation.

Review business performance and ensure delivery of key financial targets in line with management and performance reporting. Demonstrate commercial value to your direct reports, line manager and Leadership teams, in line with the Compass vision, values and overall business strategy.

Who you are:

• Hospitality management experience, with demonstrated ability to lead teams to deliver results
• Experience of working within brand guidelines to deliver results
• Experience in highly commercial and price sensitive markets
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Track record of growing sales and retaining business
• Foodservice or similar background
• Previous budget management and/or profit & loss responsibility
• Ability to communicate effectively to senior stakeholders
• Can demonstrate commercial awareness
• I.T & computer literate

About Us

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!