National Account Director - Catering

Compass Group UK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the United Kingdom is seeking an Account Director to oversee multiple catering contracts. This senior role requires a strong background in catering and account leadership. Responsibilities include building client relationships, driving financial performance, and ensuring high-quality service delivery. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills and be willing to travel nationally. This position offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits within a respected organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Attractive benefits package

Career development opportunities

High level of autonomy

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior management or account leadership role.
• Strong catering or foodservice background is essential.
• Willing and able to travel across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop a portfolio of catering accounts across the UK.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships at senior level.
• Drive commercial performance, budgeting, and financial targets.
• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality catering and service standards.
• Support and develop on-site management teams.
• Identify and deliver business growth and retention opportunities.

Skills

Senior management experience

Strong catering background

Financial understanding

Stakeholder management skills

Strategic thinking

People-focused approach

Job description

A leading catering company in the United Kingdom is seeking an Account Director to oversee multiple catering contracts. This senior role requires a strong background in catering and account leadership. Responsibilities include building client relationships, driving financial performance, and ensuring high-quality service delivery. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills and be willing to travel nationally. This position offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits within a respected organization.