Culinary Services Lead - Reigate (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Culinary Services Lead to oversee a dynamic team in Guildford. This role emphasizes leadership and strategic client relationships, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards while driving profit and performance. Join a company that values diversity and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including career development opportunities and discounts on travel and food shopping. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and team development, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programmes

Access to Digital GP

Travel discounts

Food shopping discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards

Free wellness classes

Share discounts

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience across multiple sites.
• Strong commercial acumen and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of General Managers for exceptional service.
• Drive profit through team leadership and financial target achievement.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Organizational Skills

Client Relationship Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Job description

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Culinary Services Lead - Reigate (Hiring Immediately), Guildford

Client:

Compass Group

Location:

Guildford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

We ensure you're rewarded for your hard work with a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Access to Digital GP and broader healthcare benefits for you and your family
• Travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and more
• Food shopping discounts at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, etc.
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Cash rewards on spending and partner brands
• Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
• Share discounts with friends and family

The role involves leading and developing a team of General Managers to deliver exceptional service, managing client and contractual relationships, and ensuring compliance with company policies.

Key responsibilities include:

• Promoting safety culture and compliance with health & safety procedures
• Developing strategic client relationships and stakeholder engagement
• Driving profit through team leadership and financial target achievement
• Monitoring performance, ensuring contract compliance, and exceeding client expectations
• Analyzing market insights to align service delivery with customer needs
• Supporting strategy development and embedding activities to maximize performance
• Gathering and acting on site-level feedback to improve services and grow sales
• Supporting service initiatives and ensuring menu and supplier compliance
• Focusing on food quality and service standards
• Building and developing a high-performing team with opportunities for progression
• Encouraging best practice sharing and collaboration
• Reviewing labor structures and managing HR procedures

Ideal candidates will have proven leadership experience across multiple sites, strong commercial acumen, organizational skills, industry knowledge, and flexibility.

About Us: As part of Compass, you'll help feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections across numerous venues. Join us for a rewarding career with competitive pay, perks, and development opportunities. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.