Food Program Coordinator

Compass Group UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning

Digital GP and wider healthcare

Exclusive travel discounts with TUI,  

Discounts on Tesco/Sainsbury's/Morris

Up to 44% off cinema tickets

Cash rewards for spending

Wellness, mindfulness and exercise

Job summary

Restaurant Associates in London is seeking a highly organised Food Program Coordinator to support the effective management of our food programme across London sites. You’ll coordinate purchase orders, process supplier invoices, manage vendor relationships and maintain accurate records and reporting.

You will work closely with operations, finance and suppliers to ensure food is delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality, catering, procurement or similar operations.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Proactive, detail-focused with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate food purchasing and purchase orders.
• Process supplier invoices and resolve discrepancies.
• Build and maintain relationships with food suppliers.
• Support food quality, safety and compliance investigations.
• Maintain procurement records and generate regular reports.
• Collaborate with kitchen teams, finance and other stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and food safety standards.

Job description

Food Program Coordinator

Location: London
Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum

Restaurant Associates is looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Food Program Coordinator to support the effective management of our food programme across our London sites.

The Role

As a Food Program Coordinator, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of our food procurement and administration processes. You'll be responsible for coordinating purchase orders, processing supplier invoices, managing vendor relationships, supporting food safety initiatives, and maintaining accurate records and reporting.

Working closely with operational teams, finance, and suppliers, you'll help ensure food is delivered efficiently, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate food purchasing and manage the purchase order process.
• Review and process supplier invoices, resolving any discrepancies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with food suppliers.
• Support food quality, safety, and compliance investigations.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and produce regular reports.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen teams, finance, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and food safety standards.

About You

You’ll have experience within hospitality, catering, procurement, or a similar operational environment, along with excellent organisational and communication skills. You will be proactive, detail-focused, and confident managing multiple priorities while building strong working relationships with colleagues and suppliers.

If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity to join a leading hospitality business and make a real impact behind the scenes, we'd love to hear from you.

We ensure you’re rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families