Commercial Manager Monday - Friday

Gather + Gather; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal development

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Healthcare support app

Job summary

Gather and Gather is seeking a Commercial Manager to drive profitability and strategic initiatives across F&B operations. The role involves engaging with clients, delivering presentations, and performing financial analyses to support commercial decisions.

You will partner with operations, procurement and finance, monitor costs and tariffs, and contribute to tender and renewal processes while leading team development and reporting efforts.

Qualifications

• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret datasets.
• Strong commercial awareness across F&B or retail.
• Experience analysing and presenting financial data for decisions.
• Clear communicator able to present to stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficient in Excel for financial modelling and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial strategy and drive profit initiatives in F&B and related areas.
• Support tariff changes, pricing, and sector reporting analysis.
• Provide data-driven insights to support tenders and renewals.
• Collaborate with operations, procurement, and finance on cost management.
• Prepare presentations and reports for stakeholders and clients.
• Coach and develop junior team members and support wider training.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Commercial finance

Business partnering

Contract catering

Hospitality exposure

Financial reporting

Job description

Great food in the workplace isn’t simply about fuel. It’s about increasing productivity and improving performance; it’s about happy, motivated people and inspiring environments. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do – we live to bring food and people together.

We are brave, bold and curious adventurers in food and drink. Never shy of being different, always challenging the conventional.

Our passionate team of chefs, baristas, servers, nutritionists and much more, love nothing more than creating memorable moments that enrich the everyday.

We are currently recruiting for a Commercial Manager to join our team.

Location

Hybrid working arrangement with 2 days working from home and 3 days based in our London office (WC1H 9LT). Occasional travel to sites in Birmingham and Scotland will be required, with all approved travel expenses covered.

Working Pattern

Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week, 9:00am - 17:00pm

Rate of Pay

£40,000 - £45,000 per annum depending on experience

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be confident engaging with clients at all levels, delivering presentations, handling questions and queries in a fast‑paced environment and demonstrating a proven ability to deliver on commitments and build credibility through action.

Commercial Leadership & Strategy

• Support profit-driving initiatives across F&B, labour, sundries, and deal cost margins.
• Assist with commercial analysis for tariff increases, contract pricing, and sector reporting.
• Provide analysis to support new business tenders and contract renewals.
• Prepare financial data to support commercial decision-making and negotiations.

Performance Monitoring & Insights

• Support commercial reporting, insights, and benchmarking activities.
• Work with FP&A teams to ensure consistency in reporting.
• Identify risks and opportunities through data analysis.

Business Partnering

• Support & lead where required discussions with operations & clients on budgets, tariffs, and performance.
• Collaborate with procurement, operations, and finance teams on cost management.
• Monitor labour, food, and beverage costs against forecasts.

Team Leadership & Development

• Preparing presentations and reports for stakeholders and clients
• Support commercial training materials and initiatives.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and project support.
• Financial Support with wider team training and support

Skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Commercial awareness
• Data interpretation
• Communication skills
• Excel proficiency

Knowledge/ Qualification

• Experience in commercial finance/ business partnering/analyst role (preferred)
• Experience in a contract catering finance
• Exposure to hospitality or similar sector advantageous
• Understanding of financial reporting & company policies and controls
• No specific qualification required, though personal development is encouraged

What's in it for you?

Working with Gather and Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers