Contract Support Manager - North

Compass Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering organization in the UK is seeking a Contract Support Manager to oversee operational and management support across multiple sites. This role demands strong leadership and extensive experience in contract catering or hospitality. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, ensuring high standards and client satisfaction. Competitive salary and career progression opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven background in contract catering, hospitality, or foodservice management.
• Experience leading high-volume operations.
• Strong financial and people management skills.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel regionally.

Responsibilities

• Supporting General Managers and operational teams across multiple sites.
• Driving consistency, standards, and service excellence.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies and health & safety.
• Acting as a key link between site teams and senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial Management

People Management

Adaptability

Job description

Contract Support Manager – North

Salary: £35,000 per annum + car or car allowance
Location: North of the UK (travel required across multiple sites)

Are you an experienced General Manager from a busy catering environment, ready to take the next step in your career? Join Eurest, part of Compass Group UK&I, and help drive excellence across our workplace dining portfolio in the North.

We’re looking for a Contract Support Manager to provide hands‑on operational and management support across a number of high‑volume catering sites. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong leadership experience in contract catering or hospitality, who thrives on variety, challenge, and making a real impact.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting General Managers and operational teams across multiple sites.
• Driving consistency, standards, and service excellence.
• Assisting in mobilisations, audits, and improvement plans.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, health & safety, and food standards.
• Acting as a key link between site teams and senior management.

About you:

• Proven background in contract catering, hospitality, or foodservice management.
• Experience leading high‑volume operations with strong financial and people management skills.
• A natural communicator and motivator, able to adapt quickly and build relationships at all levels.
• Passionate about food quality, service, and client satisfaction.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel regionally.

Why join us?

At Eurest, we’re redefining workplace dining — combining innovation, sustainability, and fresh thinking to deliver outstanding experiences. You’ll join a business where your ideas and energy are valued, and your career can grow.

Excellent career progression opportunities within Compass Group

Apply now and take your next step into a dynamic, multi‑site leadership role!