Regional General Manager

Compass Group; Blackheath; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Blackheath is seeking an experienced Regional General Manager to oversee operations across multiple sites. Ideal candidates have a strong financial background, proven leadership skills, and a commitment to high food quality and service standards. Join a supportive leadership team that values your ideas and drive for excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience across multi-site contracts.
• Commercially minded manager with strong financial and business acumen.
• Excellent people leadership skills – able to motivate, train, and develop teams.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with a client-first approach.
• Commitment to high standards in food quality, presentation, and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily catering operations across multiple sites.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Inspire, coach, and develop on-site teams.
• Take ownership of budgets, cost control, and financial analysis.
• Ensure all operations meet high standards of quality and compliance.
• Collaborate on menu development with culinary teams.
• Monitor and respond to customer feedback.
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

Client Relationship Management

Operational Excellence

Team Development

Job description

Regional General Manager

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for food, service excellence, and driving results? We are seeking an experienced Regional General Manager to oversee catering operations across multiple sites within our region.

This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where you will combine strong financial acumen, team leadership, and client relationship management to deliver outstanding catering experiences.

What you’ll do:

• Operational Excellence – Lead and oversee daily catering operations across multiple sites, ensuring consistently high-quality food and exceptional service.

• Client Management – Build and maintain strong client relationships, managing expectations and exceeding satisfaction levels.

• Team Development – Inspire, coach, and develop on-site teams to perform at their best, creating a cohesive and motivated workforce.

• Financial Management – Take ownership of budgets, cost control, and financial analysis, implementing strategies to improve profitability.

• Quality & Compliance – Ensure all operations meet the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, health, and safety.

• Innovation – Collaborate with culinary teams on menu development to deliver fresh, appealing, and client-focused offerings.

• Customer Focus – Monitor and respond to feedback, driving initiatives that enhance the customer experience.

• Continuous Improvement – Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and implement best practices.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven leadership experience across multi site contracts.

• A commercially minded manager with strong financial and business acumen.

• Excellent people leadership skills – able to motivate, train, and develop teams.

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with a client-first approach.

• Commitment to high standards in food quality, presentation, and hygiene.

• Flexibility to travel across the region and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Why join us?

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a growing business, shaping the future of catering services across multiple sites. You’ll be part of a supportive leadership team, where your ideas, commercial skills, and passion for excellence will be valued and rewarded.