Regional Operations Manager - Hertfordshire

Compass Group PLC; Abbots Langley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a Regional Manager to oversee operations in Hertfordshire and the M4 Corridor. This role involves managing multiple sites, ensuring operational excellence, and delivering exceptional service. Ideal candidates will have strong multi-site management experience, leadership skills, and a passion for food service. Join a supportive environment with excellent career progression opportunities and employee benefits.

Benefits

Bonus schemes

Car allowance

Pension

Learning & Development programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience in multi-site catering management, preferably within contract catering.
• A strong understanding of P&L management and compliance standards.
• Inspirational leadership skills to manage remote teams effectively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong commercial awareness and passion for food & service.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day catering operations across multiple sites.
• Leading and developing on-site managers and teams.
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety and food hygiene standards.
• Managing financial performance and budget control.
• Building strong client relationships to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Supporting new site mobilisations and continuous improvement.

Skills

Multi-site catering management

P&L management

Leadership skills

Communication abilities

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.