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Contract Support Manager

Job details
Posting date: 07 August 2025
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: Competitive
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 06 September 2025
Location: Birmingham, B5 7RN
Company: Compass Group
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 194951

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Summary

Contract Support Manager

? West Midlands Area
? Full-Time | 5 over 7 working pattern - evening and weekend work is required once/twice a month
? Driving Licence Required

Are you an experienced hospitality or catering professional ready to take on a new challenge in a fast-paced, multi-site environment? We’re looking for a Contract Support Manager to join our team supporting the West Midlands Police (WMP) – ESS contract.

This is a vital leadership role overseeing operational feeding and hospitality services, deputising for the General Manager, and helping ensure exceptional service across multiple locations. From tea and biscuits to sit-down dinners for 200+ guests, no two days are the same.

What You’ll Be Doing:
  • Lead the hospitality and operational catering service across the WMP contract.

  • Deliver excellent service across staff and delegate feeding, conferences, and events.

  • Support and deputise for the General Manager as needed.

  • Manage and support a small team, providing coaching, training, and development.

  • Ensure accurate stock management, cost control, and food waste reduction.

  • Maintain excellent standards in health, safety, and food hygiene.

  • Build strong relationships with internal departments and ensure customer satisfaction.

  • Travel between contract sites – a full UK driving licence is essential.

What We’re Looking For:

✅ Proven experience managing successful teams in hospitality or catering
✅ Strong organisational and leadership skills
✅ Great communication and customer service mindset
✅ Financially savvy with excellent IT skills
✅ Ability to work evenings/weekends (seasonal) as part of a 5-over-7 rota
✅ Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable:

  • Experience in a similar multi-site catering/hospitality role

  • Knowledge of food production methods and operational catering

Why Join Us?
  • Be part of a high-profile contract delivering essential services

  • Varied and rewarding work with a strong focus on team development

  • Opportunity to take ownership and grow in a leadership role

If you\\'re passionate about food, hospitality, and leading high-performing teams, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and bring your skills to a role that makes a real impact!

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