Regional Catering & Hospitality Leader (8-10 Sites)

Compass Group PLC; Bedford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group PLC in the East of England is seeking an experienced Regional Manager to lead a portfolio of 8-10 sites, driving operational excellence, commercial performance and an outstanding client and customer experience. This is a high-visibility leadership role responsible for overall portfolio performance across the region.

You'll work with site teams, chefs, clients and support functions to ensure every operation delivers Dine's food-first culture, high standards and a safe, compliant

Qualifications

• Experience leading multiple sites in contract catering or hospitality.
• Proven track record in P&L management and profit delivery.
• Excellent stakeholder management and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading and inspiring Site managers and teams across the region.
• Driving operational excellence, ensuring contractual commitments and service standards are consistently achieved.
• Delivering strong commercial performance, managing revenue, costs, and profit targets across the portfolio.
• Monitoring and improving key business KPIs including sales growth, labour management, food cost control, retention, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
• Building trusted, long-term relationships with clients, acting as the senior operational contact across the region.
• Supporting and developing talent, creating high-performing teams and robust succession plans.
• Championing Dine's chef-led culture and ensuring food quality, innovation, and customer experience remain central to every operation.
• Identifying opportunities for growth, service development, and continuous improvement.
• Ensuring all sites operate safely, compliantly, and in line with company policies and legislative requirements.

Job description

Compass Group PLC in the East of England is seeking an experienced Regional Manager to lead a portfolio of 8-10 sites, driving operational excellence, commercial performance and an outstanding client and customer experience. This is a high-visibility leadership role responsible for overall portfolio performance across the region.

You'll work with site teams, chefs, clients and support functions to ensure every operation delivers Dine's food-first culture, high standards and a safe, compliant