Regional General Manager

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Rowley Regis; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Regional General Manager to oversee operations across multiple sites. This role requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and the ability to develop teams and maintain client relationships. Join a supportive leadership team and make a significant impact in a growing business focused on service excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience across multi-site contracts.
• Strong financial and business acumen.
• Excellent people leadership skills for motivating and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily catering operations across multiple sites.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Inspire and develop on-site teams for high performance.
• Manage budgets, cost control, and financial analysis.
• Ensure compliance with food quality and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Client relationship management

Team development

Operational management

Job description

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Overview

Job Introduction
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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.