Regional Manager (Catering)
Competitive Salary + Company Car / Car allowance
Benefits include: CRISP pension, Bupa Healthcare and Non-Contractual bonus scheme.
This role will oversee a team of unit managers providing a food service within our client's premises in North East of England and Scotland.
As a Regional Manager, you will be supporting your managers and teams onsite by getting the best out of people and maximising commercial opportunities, you will be drawn to satisfaction from managing and training your team. The Regional Manager will support their team in providing a professional service, ensuring that company standards are maintained and that Client expectations are met.
We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering
At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.
As a Regional Manager, key responsibilities include but not limited to:
- You will monitor, control financial performance and maintain costs within the budgeted targets, making sure all ordering and stock are within budget.
- Management of multiple sites within your area.
- Establish and maintain relationships with individuals at all levels within the Company and the Client organisations.
- To ensure that the Company and Client standards are met as well as financial targets, administration, compliance and reporting procedures are carried out.
- Monitor and support your team, recognise training needs and potential as appropriate.
- Hold team meetings on a regular basis to communicate targets and achievements.
- Develop and evolve all client's services at locations, ensuring regular adjustments and improvements are both recommended and implemented.
- Comply with Company and statutory policies and procedures and regulations.
About you:
- 2+ Years experience at a senior level as a Area / Regional manager leading and inspiring operational teams to deliver results
- Previous multi-site contract catering background
- Experience within high street head office environments.
- Previous experience running multiple P&Ls essential
- Experience in building and maintaining client relationships essential
- Strong Catering background essential
- Proven ability to effectively build relationships and influence internally at a senior level
- Led the implementation of change programmes to deliver operational benefits
- Ability to drive and retain business
- Experience of working within brand guidelines to deliver results
- Experience in highly commercial and price sensitive markets
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Demonstrable success as a credible and confident influencer
- The ability to quickly build a trusted relationship with cross-functional customers
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Microsoft Teams
- Works well under pressure to meet deadlines
- A creative and innovative thinker
- Able to quickly build credibility with key stakeholders
About Us
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:
- BUPA healthcare (Single, Married or Family cover)
- Company Car or Allowance
- Non-Contractual Bonus Scheme
- Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
- Aviva Digicare – Free annual healthcare check
- Medicash – Discounted health cash plan providing cash back on a range of medical treatments including Dental, Optical and Consultant appointments for you and your family.
- Pension scheme and Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Sharebuy Scheme
- Recognition awards including Be a Star peer recognition and Long Service Awards
- Employee networks created and led by employees for employees
- Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
- Entertainment, Health &Wellbeing and Travel discounts
- Shopping discounts – Save up to 15%at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
- Vodaphone discounts
- On-going training & development and career pathways
We're people-powered at Eurest
It's an understatement to say that we're passionate about what we do, which is why we're committed to attracting the best and brightest people to join us – could that be you? Find out what makes joining Eurest so exciting
Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!