Deputy General Manager

Compass Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food services provider is looking for an experienced Deputy General Manager to oversee operations in their London venue sector. This role includes managing large teams of 100 to 200, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving financial targets. The ideal candidate will possess strong team management skills, solid food hygiene knowledge, and the ability to sustain client relationships. The position offers a competitive salary and attractive perks, making it a great opportunity for those looking to advance their careers.

Benefits

Exclusive travel discounts

Grocery store discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Wellness and exercise classes

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways programme

Qualifications

• Experience in managing high-volume food operations.
• Ability to develop and sustain strong relationships with clients.
• Familiarity with COSHH and food hygiene training.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume food operations with large teams.
• Conduct regular feedback sessions with customers and clients.
• Lead and develop team members through effective training.
• Ensure financial targets are met in line with the budget.

Skills

Team management

Customer service

Food hygiene training

COSHH knowledge

Job description

Whoweare…

Compass Group Plc is a £20 billion turnover, global organisation and the world’s leading provider of food and support services. With operations across seven key business areas (Foodservice; Support Services; Business & Industry; Healthcare & Seniors; Education; Sports & Leisure; and Defense, Offshore & Remote), Compass serves customers in offices and factories; schools and universities; hospitals and senior living communities; major sports and cultural venues; remote mining camps and even offshore platforms. We are looking for an experienced Deputy General Manager to work with us in our London Venue Sector.

Location: London
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum

Working Pattern:40 hours per week, 5 over 7 days.

Key responsibilities

• Managing high-volume food operations with teams of 100 to 200 people.

• Holding regular feedback sessions with customers and clients to ensure we are exceeding their food service expectations
• Lead, develop and manage the team staff members, ensuring you and staff members are up to date with COSHH and Food hygiene training and any other relevant trainings
• Develop and sustain strong working relationships with the relevant clients at the individual business
• Ensure the site achieves the financial targets agreed with the client in line with the budget

What you get:

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available
• Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways programme
• Compass exclusive offers on Perks At Work

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!