Food Program Coordinator

Compass Group PLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways programme

Digital GP and wider healthcare

Travel discounts with major providers

Cinema discounts

Job summary

Compass Group PLC is seeking a highly organised Food Program Coordinator in London to oversee the food procurement and administration for multiple sites. You will coordinate purchase orders, process invoices and manage supplier relationships while ensuring safety standards and budget compliance.

The role requires experience in hospitality, catering or procurement, with strong organisational and communication skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate food purchasing and manage the purchase order process.
• Review and process supplier invoices, resolving discrepancies.
• Build and maintain relationships with food suppliers.
• Support food safety initiatives and ensure compliance.
• Maintain procurement records and produce regular reports.
• Collaborate with kitchen, finance and other stakeholders to ensure quality and delivery.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Procurement

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Job description

# Vacancies Food Program Coordinator## Job Introduction#### Food Program Coordinator**Location:** London **Salary:** Up to **£42,000** per annumRestaurant 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. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in hospitality, catering, or food operations who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.### The RoleAs 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 YouYou'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 familiesApply+−Leaflet | OpenStreetMap contributors### Food Program Coordinator* **Salary** Up to £42,000* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** compass/TP/3148721/225769* **Contract Type** Full Time* **Closing Date** 2 September, 2026* **Job Category** Admin / Clerical* **Business Unit** RA Group* **Location** London, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 3 August, 2026