Deputy Account Director - UK (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the catering sector is seeking a Deputy Account Director to oversee operations and client relationships across a national portfolio. The role requires strong leadership and communication skills, alongside a passion for food and hospitality, to ensure service excellence and drive business success.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Access to a Digital GP

Travel discounts

Food shopping discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards on spending

Free wellness and mindfulness classes

Share discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-unit contract catering or related business.
• Proven management and financial responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing a national portfolio.
• Maintaining client relationships and service standards.
• Managing and motivating General Managers and their teams.
• Leading investment plans and projects.

Skills

Creative problem-solving

Strategic implementation

Effective communication

Leadership

Passion for food and hospitality

Job description

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Deputy Account Director - UK (Hiring Immediately), Watford, Hertfordshire

Client:

Compass Group

Location:

Watford, Hertfordshire, 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 all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development programs like Career Pathways and MyLearning
• Access to a Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits for you and your family
• Travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and others
• Food shopping discounts at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Cash rewards on spending across various brands
• Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
• Share discounts and offers with friends and family

The role involves being the key contact for the client, ensuring quality and service standards across the business, managing and inspiring General Managers and their teams, and leading future investment projects with a focus on delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing a national portfolio
• Maintaining client relationships and service standards
• Managing and motivating General Managers and their teams
• Leading investment plans and projects

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience in multi-unit contract catering or related business
• Creative problem-solving and strategic implementation skills
• Effective communication and leadership abilities
• Passion for food and hospitality
• Proven management and financial responsibility

About Us:

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells provides catering and support services to the education sector, serving millions of nutritious meals weekly across the UK. We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting diversity and inclusion in our workplace.