Regional Manager - Education Catering & Growth

Compass Group; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering provider is seeking an experienced Regional Manager to oversee education catering contracts. This senior role entails full accountability for health and safety, food quality, and client relationships across various sites. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in managing multiple contracts, strong commercial acumen, and excellent team leadership skills. A commitment to compliance and enhancing customer experience is essential. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity for career growth.

Benefits

Exclusive travel discounts

Car or Car Allowance

Pension scheme

Career development programmes

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing multiple sites or contracts within catering, hospitality, facilities, retail, or a similar environment.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering results.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Confident leader who can engage, develop, and motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with HSE and food safety policies across all units.
• Lead and support site teams to deliver efficient and high-quality food services.
• Manage budgets, forecasts and financial performance cycles.
• Build strong, proactive relationships with clients and key stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Team leadership

Negotiation skills

Job description

A leading catering provider is seeking an experienced Regional Manager to oversee education catering contracts. This senior role entails full accountability for health and safety, food quality, and client relationships across various sites. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in managing multiple contracts, strong commercial acumen, and excellent team leadership skills. A commitment to compliance and enhancing customer experience is essential. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity for career growth.