Regional Catering Manager - Birmingham

Compass Group; Cockermouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering provider in the UK is seeking a Regional Manager to develop and lead a team within the education sector. This role involves managing client relationships, driving service solutions, and ensuring financial targets are met. Candidates should have multi-unit management experience and excellent interpersonal skills. Join us to make a difference in the lives of students and create positive growth in our business.

Benefits

Company Car or Car Allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Digital GP access

Exclusive travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Qualifications

• Experienced in multi-unit/client management in hospitality or catering.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Commercially astute with proven results.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a team of managers.
• Manage client and contractual relationships.
• Review business performance to meet financial targets.

Skills

Multi-unit/client management

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Business acumen

Job description

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Monday - Friday
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• 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

What you\'ll be doing

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Regional Manager to join our successful team. You\'ll develop and lead a team of enthusiastic managers within a geographical region and sector to provide exceptional service to our clients. You will manage client and contractual relationships in a commercial manner ensuring compliance and company policies are adhered to. Driving service solutions that exceed new and existing customer requirements.

You will review business performance and ensure delivery of key financial targets are in line with management and performance reporting. Are you the right Regional Manager to join our team and continue the success in our business?

At Compass we believe a successful career starts with passion, creativity and positivity. As one big family, our people are proud of what we do, we offer career opportunities and working across many sectors.

Essential

• Experienced in multi- unit/client management in hospitality, retail, services facilities or other catering environment utilising accounting & information systems
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to engage multiple stakeholders
• Commercially astute with high degree of business acumen and track record of delivering results.

Who you are

As the Regional Manager, you will be leading and inspiring operational teams to deliver results. Excellent communication and presentation skills is key for this role. You will be self-motivated with a good eye for identifying opportunities for business development and sales growth.

If you\'re enthusiastic, driven and encourage teams to develop, this is the role for you! Apply today and help us to continue our story of success and growth!

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children\'s Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Job Reference: com/0909/L96001/52598480/R/SU #State Schools

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!