Contract Support Manager - South

Compass Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the South of the UK is seeking a Contract Support Manager to drive operational excellence across multiple high-volume sites. You will leverage your strong background in contract catering and hospitality to support General Managers and operational teams. This role offers excellent career progression opportunities within a dynamic environment focused on service excellence and client satisfaction.

Benefits

Excellent career progression opportunities

Car or car allowance

Qualifications

• Proven background in contract catering, hospitality, or foodservice management.
• Experience leading high-volume operations with 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.
• 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.

Skills

Contract catering experience

Leadership skills

Financial management

People management

Communication skills

Job description

Contract Support Manager - South

Salary: £35,000 per annum + car or car allowance

Location: South 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!