Contract Director

Off to Work; London; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise dynamique dans le secteur de la restauration recherche un Directeur de Contrat de Restauration pour un contrat prestigieux dans le secteur éducatif. Ce rôle de direction stratégique implique la gestion d'opérations complexes, la prévision financière et l'innovation continue. Le candidat idéal aura une solide expérience dans la gestion de la restauration et des événements, avec un excellent sens commercial et de fortes compétences en communication.

Qualifications

• Expérience senior en restauration ou opérations d'événements.
• Historique de rentabilité dans des environnements multi-millionnaires.
• Capacité de diriger des équipes multidisciplinaires.

Responsibilities

• Gérer une équipe de responsables de département en restauration et événements.
• Assurer des standards élevés dans la restauration quotidienne et l'événementiel.
• Gérer un budget annuel de plus de 2 millions de livres.

Skills

Gestion d'équipe

Service excellence

Gestion financière

Logistique de restauration

Innovation

Job description

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Catering Contract Director
Education Sector & Commercial venue
Southwest London
Salary: £65,000 + excellent benefits package

We’re looking for a high-performing Account Director to take full ownership of a prestigious, multi-site catering and hospitality contract at a prominent independent school in Southwest London.
This is a senior leadership role overseeing a £2M+ annual operation that spans daily dining, residential catering, and a dynamic commercial events portfolio.
You’ll need proven experience managing complex venue-based operations, leading senior teams, and driving both service excellence & commercial return.

The Account Director will be responsible for end-to-end delivery of all food services, high-end internal hospitality, and a robust external events and revenue-generating venue hires—working closely with senior school stakeholders and external clients.


Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of department heads across catering, events, and front-of-house functions.

Deliver consistently high standards across daily dining, boarding provision, staff meals, and event catering.

Maximise the commercial potential of the site through strategic use of facilities and hospitality services.

Manage and report on a £2M+ annual budget with full P&L accountability.

Identify growth opportunities across internal services and external hires.

Develop and maintain senior-level relationships with clients and partners.

Champion innovation, efficiency, and continual improvement across all areas of the operation.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Senior-level experience in contract catering, high-end hospitality, or venue/event operations.

Strong commercial mindset with a history of driving profitability in multi-million-pound environments.

Track record of managing departmental heads and large, multi-disciplinary teams.

Excellent understanding of large-scale catering logistics and event operations.

Strong financial acumen, confident in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.

Able to lead at both strategic and operational levels.

Confident communicator, client-focused, and outcomes-driven.

This role is ideal for a commercially focused, strategically minded hospitality leader ready to own and evolve a complex, high-profile operation.