Deputy Account Director - UK (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Luton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the catering industry is seeking a Deputy Account Director to manage client relationships and enhance service quality. This role involves overseeing investment plans, inspiring General Managers, and ensuring strong commercial outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess relevant experience in contract catering, demonstrate leadership capabilities, and have a passion for hospitality.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Healthcare benefits

Travel discounts

Food shopping discounts

Discounted cinema tickets

Cash rewards on spending

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-unit contract catering or similar required.
• Strategic implementation skills necessary.
• Proven leadership and financial accountability are must-haves.

Responsibilities

• Managing a national portfolio.
• Maintaining quality and service standards as primary client contact.
• Inspiring teams for excellent customer experiences.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Motivational skills

Passion for food and hospitality

Proven leadership

Financial responsibility

Job description

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Deputy Account Director - UK (Hiring Immediately), Luton, Bedfordshire

Client:

Compass Group

Location:

Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

Job Description:

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

• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development programs like Career Pathways and MyLearning
• Access to Digital GP and healthcare benefits
• Travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and others
• Food shopping discounts at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, etc.
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Cash rewards on spending, redeemable across various brands
• Wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
• Sharing discounts with friends and family

The role involves being the key client contact, ensuring quality and service standards across the business, managing, developing, and inspiring General Managers, and leading investment plans and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a national portfolio
• Acting as the primary client contact, maintaining quality and service standards
• Inspiring General Managers and teams for excellent customer experiences and strong commercial results
• Leading investment plans and projects

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience in multi-unit contract catering or similar
• Problem-solving skills and strategic implementation
• Effective communication and motivational skills
• Passion for food and hospitality
• Proven leadership and financial responsibility

About Us:

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells specializes in catering for education, serving millions of nutritious meals weekly. Committed to safeguarding children, employment is contingent on pre-employment checks including DBS and Children's Barred List. We promote diversity and equal opportunities, fostering an inclusive environment for all team members.