Catering & Hospitality Manager

Compass Group UK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering services company in the UK is seeking a Catering & Hospitality Manager to oversee Soft FM services, including accommodation, food & beverage operations, and cleaning. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in hospitality or facilities management and a commitment to service excellence. This full-time role offers a salary of £34,000 per annum and requires strong organisational and financial management skills.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in hospitality, facilities management, or similar.
• Strong understanding of HSE regulations and compliance procedures.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and financial management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations across all Soft FM services within the mess.
• Drive excellence in health & safety, food safety, and compliance standards.
• Oversee budgeting, invoicing, and stock control to meet financial targets.
• Manage team performance, training, and development.
• Coordinate functions and events to ensure client satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Financial management

Job description

Catering & Hospitality Manager - DM Kineton

Location: DM Kineton

Contract Type: Full Time - £34,000 Per Annum

Are you an organised, people-focused leader with a passion for delivering exceptional service? We’re looking for a Catering & Hospitality Manager to oversee all Soft FM services within our Messes - including accommodation, food & beverage (bars and catering), cleaning, and events - ensuring smooth, compliant, and high-quality operations.

What you’ll do:

• Lead daily operations across all Soft FM services within the mess.
• Drive excellence in health & safety, food safety, and compliance standards.
• Oversee budgeting, invoicing, and stock control to meet financial targets.
• Manage team performance, training, and development, fostering a positive workplace culture.
• Coordinate functions and events, ensuring outstanding client satisfaction.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment at all times.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven leadership experience in hospitality, facilities management, or similar.
• Strong understanding of HSE regulations and compliance procedures.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and financial management skills.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach and commitment to service excellence.

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

Job Reference: com/2810/94488001/52771597/SU #Defence

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!