Regional Manager (Catering)

Compass Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider is seeking an experienced Regional Manager for the Oxfordshire and Berkshire region. You will lead a portfolio of contract catering sites with a turnover of £2.5 million, ensuring operational excellence and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have proven multi-site management experience, strong client relationship skills, and a commercial mindset. This role offers a salary of up to £50,000 and a company car or car allowance, along with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Career progression opportunities

Supportive business culture

Qualifications

• Proven multi-site management experience within contract catering.
• Strong client relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commercially astute with solid P&L and budget management experience.
• Excellent people leadership, coaching, and development skills.
• Ability to operate autonomously while aligning with wider business objectives.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Full P&L accountability for a £2.5m turnover region.
• Leadership and development of site managers and senior catering teams.
• Managing and nurturing strong client relationships.
• Ensuring all sites meet food quality, service, and brand standards.
• Driving financial performance and cost controls.
• Overseeing compliance with H&S and food safety.

Skills

multi-site management experience

client relationship management

P&L and budget management

people leadership and coaching

autonomous operation

Job description

Regional Manager (Catering) Oxfordshire / Berkshire
Up to £50,000 + Company Car or Car Allowance

We are seeking an experienced Regional Manager to lead a portfolio of 8 contract catering sites across the Oxfordshire and Berkshire region, with a combined annual turnover of approximately £2.5 million.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially driven leader with strong people management skills and a passion for delivering outstanding food and service in a multi‑site contract catering environment.

The Role

As Regional Manager, you will have full responsibility for the operational, financial, and strategic performance of your region. You will work closely with clients, site managers, and central support teams to ensure consistent service excellence and profitable growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full P&L accountability for a £2.5m turnover region
• Leadership and development of site managers and senior catering teams
• Managing and nurturing strong client relationships, ensuring contract retention and growth
• Ensuring all sites consistently meet food quality, service, and brand standards
• Driving financial performance, cost controls, and labour management
• Overseeing compliance with H&S, food safety, and company procedures
• Identifying opportunities for innovation, added value, and business development

About You

You will be a confident, hands‑on regional leader with a proven track record in contract catering.

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Proven multi‑site management experience within contract catering
• Strong client relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Commercially astute with solid P&L and budget management experience
• Excellent people leadership, coaching, and development skills
• Ability to operate autonomously while aligning with wider business objectives
• Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £50,000 per annum
• Company car or car allowance
• Opportunity to manage a stable, established portfolio with room for growth
• Supportive senior leadership and a values‑led business culture
• Career progression within a growing contract catering organisation

If you are an experienced contract catering professional ready to take ownership of a diverse regional portfolio, we'd love to hear from you.