Senior Catering Account Director – Canary Wharf

Restaurant Associates UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Career development programmes

Digital GP access

Travel discounts with major providers

Groceries discounts

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards program

Wellness & mindfulness classes

Family & friends discounts

Job summary

Restaurant Associates UK is seeking an Account Director for Canary Wharf, London. The role offers £85,000 base salary plus bonus and responsibility for a flagship catering operation during a peak build-out phase for a prestigious client.

You will own the catering service, lead a high-performing team, and shape the service for the new building launch in 2027, delivering exceptional hospitality and financial performance.

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing high-value professional services
• Genuine passion for food quality and hospitality excellence
• Confident in leading from the front and driving high performance across your team
• Natural accountability – you set high standards and ensure they're met
• Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution
• Finger on the pulse of food trends, client needs, and operational detail

Responsibilities

• Transform the food offer into something genuinely special – you'll know great food when you see it and won't settle for less!
• Hold your team accountable through robust performance management, setting clear expectations and following through
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders in the firm, understanding their business and becoming a trusted partner
• Lead the strategic planning for our new building launch, positioning us as the hospitality partner of choice
• Drive commercial performance with a focus on P&L, identifying opportunities to improve margins whilst elevating quality

Job description

Restaurant Associates UK is seeking an Account Director for Canary Wharf, London. The role offers £85,000 base salary plus bonus and responsibility for a flagship catering operation during a peak build-out phase for a prestigious client.

You will own the catering service, lead a high-performing team, and shape the service for the new building launch in 2027, delivering exceptional hospitality and financial performance.