Regional Manager

Compass Group PLC; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the United Kingdom seeks an inspirational multi-site catering manager to oversee operations across various locations. The role involves managing teams, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving financial performance. The ideal candidate is an experienced catering professional with a passion for delivering outstanding food service and is capable of leading remote teams. Join us in shaping the future of contract catering.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in multi-site catering management, preferably within contract catering.
• Strong understanding of P&L management and compliance standards.
• Must have a full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day catering operations across multiple sites.
• Lead and develop on-site managers and teams.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and brand standards.
• Manage financial performance including budgeting.
• Build strong client relationships for high customer satisfaction.

Skills

Catering management

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Client relationship building

Commercial awareness

P&L management

Job description

to lead and inspire teams across multiple sites in Northampton, Peterborough, Milton Keynes and Leicester driving performance, operational excellence, and exceptional food service for our clients and customers.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day catering operations across a portfolio of sites within your region
• Leading, supporting, and developing on-site managers and teams to deliver outstanding service
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, health & safety, food hygiene, and brand standards
• Managing financial performance including budget control, forecasting, and cost efficiency
• Building strong client relationships and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction
• Supporting new site mobilisations and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Passionate and driven catering professional with experience managing multi‑site operations
• Proven experience in multi‑site catering management, preferably within contract catering
• A strong understanding of P&L management, labour control, and compliance standards
• Inspirational leadership skills – able to motivate and manage remote teams effectively
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Strong commercial awareness and a passion for delivering outstanding food & service
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region

A results‑driven catering leader ready to take the next step in their career with a company that invests in people and rewards success – apply now and join Compass Group UK&I in shaping the future of contract catering.