At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead operations across 9 sites, driving innovation and ensuring exceptional food delivery.
- Company: Join Compass at Google, a global tech powerhouse shaping the future of food.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits in a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career growth in a fast-paced, innovative setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a high-energy role within a creative and evolving food operation.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in high-end catering or luxury hospitality with strong financial acumen.
The predicted salary is between 95000 - 100000 £ per year.
Salary: £95,000 – £100,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Shift hours: Full Time
Location: London
Lead the Future of Food in One of the World’s Most Influential Organisations! Step into a career-defining opportunity within a global tech powerhouse – supporting Compass at the Google operations in London; shaping how billions of people connect, discover, and innovate every day! Behind the scenes sits an equally ambitious food operation: dynamic, high-volume, creative, and constantly evolving.
We are seeking an exceptional, strategic and operational leader to oversee a remit of 9 sites and a team of approximately 250. This is a high-energy, multifaceted environment bringing together hospitality, elevated workplace dining, bespoke catering, events, and pantry services — where creativity, adaptability and exceptional standards are simply the norm!
Main Responsibilities- Provide strategic and operational leadership across 9 sites, ensuring seamless delivery at scale
- Rapidly develop and execute clear, actionable plans — bringing strategy to life with pace and precision
- Drive innovation across food concepts, responding to frequent bespoke menu requests
- Act as a trusted partner to the client, confidently pivoting in line with evolving direction
- Lead change management initiatives across a complex, fast-moving contract
- Maintain strong financial oversight, ensuring commercial performance and sustainable growth
- Remain calm, decisive, and solutions-focused under pressure
- Proven leadership experience within high-end contract catering, premium restaurants, luxury hospitality, or elevated employee dining is essential
- Strong commercial and financial acumen
- A deep understanding of what exceptional food looks like and how to deliver it at scale
- Agile, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a constantly evolving environment
- Outstanding client relationship and stakeholder management skills
- Confident leading through change with clarity and influence
- Innovative mindset with a passion for quality and creativity
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Recruit4Mum is an excellent employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its employees, offering a supportive work culture in the heart of Chester-le-Street. With benefits such as a bonus scheme, enhanced holiday entitlement, and access to an Employee Assistance helpline, we ensure our team feels valued and empowered. Join us for meaningful work that contributes to a safe and inclusive environment while enjoying opportunities for personal and professional growth.
