Regional Operations Manager - Hertfordshire

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Abbots Langley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in the UK is seeking a Regional Manager to oversee operations across multiple sites. You will ensure compliance with standards, manage financial performance, and develop teams to deliver exceptional service. The ideal candidate has proven multi-site management experience and strong leadership abilities. This role offers competitive benefits and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus schemes

Car allowance

Pension

Learning & Development programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience in multi-site catering management, preferably within contract catering.
• Strong understanding of P&L management, labour control, and compliance standards.
• Inspirational leadership skills to motivate and manage remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day catering operations across multiple sites.
• Leading, supporting, and developing on-site managers.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies and standards.

Skills

Multi-site catering management

P&L management

Leadership skills

Communication

Commercial awareness

Customer service focus

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a Regional Manager to lead and inspire teams across multiple sites in Hertfordshire and the M4 Corridor, driving performance, operational excellence, and exceptional food service for our clients and customers. What you will be doing:

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

Are you a passionate and driven catering professional with experience managing multi-site operations? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment?

Qualifications

• 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

Why join Compass Group?

• Be part of the market leader in contract catering
• Work in a supportive, inclusive environment that values innovation and collaboration
• Excellent career progression opportunities across our diverse business sectors
• Access to a range of employee benefits including bonus schemes, car allowance, pension and Learning & Development programs

If you're a results-driven catering leader who's ready to take the next step in your 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.