Head Of Catering Operations - Reigate

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Reigate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK seeks a proactive individual to lead and develop a team of General Managers. This role emphasizes exceptional service delivery, strategic client relationships, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Join a business committed to inclusivity and employee growth while achieving financial targets.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Healthcare benefits

Travel discounts

Food shopping discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Share discounts

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience across multiple sites.
• Experience in budgeting and financial goal achievement.
• Industry knowledge and flexibility in approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver exceptional service and ensure compliance with policies.
• Monitor and improve performance aligned with financial targets.
• Build and develop a high-performing team through recruitment and training.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Commercial Acumen

Budgeting

Job description

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Job Introduction

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 such as Career Pathways and MyLearning
• Access to Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits for you and your immediate 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, redeemable across various brands
• Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
• Share discounts with friends and family

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Lead and develop a team of General Managers to deliver exceptional service, manage client and contractual relationships, and ensure compliance with policies.

Review business performance, meet financial targets, and demonstrate commercial value aligned with our vision and strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote safety culture and ensure team adherence to health & safety procedures
• Develop and maintain strategic client and stakeholder relationships
• Lead the team to achieve profit targets
• Monitor and improve unit and contract performance
• Analyze market insights to align service delivery with customer needs
• Support strategy development and implementation for performance and satisfaction
• Gather and utilize feedback to improve services and grow sales
• Support service initiatives and ensure menu and supplier compliance
• Focus on food quality and service standards
• Build and develop a high-performing team, ensuring recruitment, training, and succession planning
• Foster collaboration and best practice sharing within the team
• Review labor structures, manage performance, and ensure HR compliance

Who you are:

• Proven leadership and team development experience across multiple sites
• Commercially savvy, organized, and experienced in budgeting and meeting financial goals
• Industry knowledge and flexibility in approach

About Us

Join Compass to help feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Enjoy competitive pay, perks, and opportunities for growth at one of the UK's largest businesses.

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We are committed to diversity and equal opportunities, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.