Job Introduction
Lead the way in workplace catering.
At Eurest, we understand the power of food in making your business happier and more productive – not to mention more sustainable. From super-fresh ingredients to cutting-edge communal dining spaces, our experience-led contract catering solutions are all about creating a positive impact for you, your workplace and the planet we share.
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for driving growth and excellence? We are seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial Business Director to join our senior leadership team within Eurest. This is a unique opportunity for a forward-thinking leader to leave a lasting impact on the food service industry by truly driving innovation and pushing boundaries.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Define and execute a clear strategy for growth and client retention, enhancing commercial performance and service delivery across the business.
- Business Planning: Implement and oversee the business plan, monitoring progress to ensure all objectives and targets are met.
- Team Development: Mentor and develop a high performing management team to establish a resilient talent pipeline and foster an inclusive, high-performance culture.
- Financial Oversight: Manage the annual budget to maximise revenue, control costs, and drive margin improvements.
- Client Engagement: Build a robust business network, maintaining strong relationships with clients to ensure their needs are consistently met with innovative solutions.
- Operational Excellence: Oversee the implementation of high-quality food offerings and sustainable practices across the sector.
- Commercial Collaboration: Partner with commercial teams to identify opportunities for delivering added value to clients.
What We’re Looking For:
- A proven leader with 5+ years of senior-level experience in a leading food, leisure, or hospitality business - ideally in contract catering.
- A track record of managing large, dispersed teams and delivering exceptional results.
- Experience working with multi-location clients and a passion for outstanding customer service.
- Passionate about food and enhancing the culinary offering.
- Proven expertise in growing and developing teams equipped with future-ready skills.
- Strong commercial acumen and financial expertise.
- Exceptional coaching, people development, and influencing skills.
If this sounds like an exciting opportunity and you have questions around the remuneration package please contact our Resourcing Partner, Emma Passmore, by emailing emma.passmore@compass-group.co.uk
At Compass Group UK&I, we believe in creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where colleagues can bring their authentic selves to work and achieve their full potential.
Please note that this advert may close earlier than advertised due to the volume of applications. Apply today to avoid disappointment.