Group Manager - Midlands & North

Group Manager - Midlands, Leeds & Liverpool

Up to £40,000 per annum (DOE) plus Company Car / Allowance

Mobile working role, 5 days over 7.

We are seeking a Group Manager to join our Eurest team.As the Group Manager you will need to be energetic, professional and strategically driven to get the most from suppliers and manufacturers to work with units to properly plan for the business needs. You will need to have an organised approach towards work.

The role will manage 12sites across the Midlands, Liverpool & Leedsexceeding customer requirements, whilst delivering key financial targets and contract specifications. This role will develop and lead a team of managers, as well as manage client and contractual relationships in a commercial manner ensuring compliance and company policies are adhered to.

Key Responsibilities are:

• Oversee catering across 12sites
• Ensure delivery of continuous improvement plans
• Ensure all contracts are compliant and run commercially in line with net growth and retention targets
• Adherence to all client and company Policies
• Ensure delivery and management of labour strategy in line with contract specifications
• Delivery of all HSE requirements both contractually and legislatively
• Monitor and delivery of contractual and internal KPI's, identify and help develop continuous improvements
• Develop and maintain client relationships
• Achievement of financial budgets
• Training and development of all employees
• Assist in the development of strategies for growth and retention
• Ensure the implementation of any governance and communication strategies

• Management experience at a similar level - leading and inspiring operational teams, working within brand guidelines to deliver results
• A minimum of 2 years' experience multi-site management level
• Culinary background desirable
• Valid driving license and active driver
• Ability to work flexibly & remotely with multi site operational experience
• Successful implementation of any change programmes to deliver operational benefits
• Excellent communication and engagement skills
• Demonstrable financial acumen applicable for the role requirements in managing a P&L
• Excellent management skills
• Have a proven track record of delivering client / customer satisfaction through their teams

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:

• 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

Eurest, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, typically serves 250,000 meals daily, servicing approx 300 contracts across over 700 sites nationwide. The company is a major business and industry foodservice provider for UK organisations many of which have been crucially important in keeping the UK economy and society in general, functioning during the pandemic.

Job Reference: com/1710/K66601/52528059/SU

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!