Overview

Are you ready to take your project management career global? Join Restaurant Associates, the premier name in contract catering, and lead the charge across some of the world’s most prestigious national and global client accounts. With innovation at our core and culinary excellence at our heart, this is your opportunity to shape the future of hospitality!

As Project Manager you'll be at the forefront of transformational projects. From high-impact refurbishments and cutting-edge digital integrations to launching new F&B propositions and retail strategy upgrades, you'll deliver excellence on a global scale. Whether it's mobilising new contracts, supporting strategic sales bids, or driving operational change, no two days will be the same.

You’ll work closely with senior leadership, reporting directly into the Managing Director and playing a pivotal role in the business’s evolution through 2026 and beyond.

This is a full time position, 40 hours per week, but with the flexibility to work condensed hours across 4 days. The role is based in London but requires travel across the UK and Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead diverse projects across the UK and EMEA
• Own project timelines, budgets, and stakeholder engagement
• Drive innovation through digital platforms and retail refreshes
• Spearhead new business transitions and support major bids
• Influence strategy and client engagement at the highest level

What We’re Looking For

• Strong background in hospitality, catering, or food services
• Proven project management skills across multiple client accounts
• Sharp commercial mindset and budget control expertise
• Confident communicator with global stakeholder experience
• Self-starter with exceptional time and priority management

Ready to lead with purpose and impact? Apply now and help shape the future of food, people, and experiences - globally!

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• 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
• Receive cash rewards 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

About Us

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!