Senior catering manager Work, Jobs in Wales (with Salaries)

Contract Manager
ESS Compass —Brecon
- From £55,000 a year
- Hospitality
- Contracts
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Regional Development Chef
Aspens —Wales
- £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Leadership
- Annual leave
13d
General Manager
ESS Compass —Swansea
- Hospitality
- Contracts
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
9d
Food and Beverage Manager
The Bulkeley Hotel —Beaumaris
- From £13 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Hotel
- Employee discount
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7d
Head Chef
ANNAPURNA —Chepstow
- From £25,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Team management
- In-person
- Employee discount
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Executive Support Coordinator
Sigma 3 Kitchens —Pontyclun
- £28,500 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
Quick apply
23h
Professional Placements Administrator (Maternity Cover)
Bangor University —Bangor
- £26,942 - £29,959 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
Shift Supervisor/Team Leader
Subway —Cardiff
- £8 - £10 an hour
- Supervising experience
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Line Chef. - Y Stablau - Betws-y-Coed
Snowdonia Hospitality & Leisure Ltd —Betws-y-coed
- From £13 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Cooking
- Hotel
- Free parking
- Store discount
Quick apply
12d
Cafe / Retail Assistant
Welsh Water —Rhayader
- £13.45 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
8d

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Contract Manager

ESS Compass -
Brecon

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Job details

From £55,000 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Employee discount
On-site parking

Qualifications

Hospitality
Driving Licence
Facilities management
Catering
Contracts
Financial acumen
Communication skills
Hospitality management

Full job description

Contract Manager - Brecon

Salary - circa £55k+ depending on experience

The Role

We are seeking an experienced, commercially driven operations leader to take full accountability for a high‑profile, multi‑site contract within our SFM portfolio. This senior role carries responsibility for circa £5.3m annual revenue, with 10 direct reports and overall people accountability for approximately 110 colleagues.

You will lead performance, financial delivery, safety, and growth across the contract, building strong client relationships and developing high‑performing teams. With full ownership of operational outcomes, you’ll play a key role in driving continuous improvement, supporting business growth, and shaping the future of our SFM services.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver all contractual, operational, and HSE requirements in line with client and business standards
Own full P&L responsibility, achieving or exceeding financial targets
Identify and deliver growth opportunities to increase contract value and retention
Lead and develop high‑performing teams, with a strong focus on capability and engagement
Optimise labour, resources, and licences to meet contractual demand efficiently
Build and maintain strong client relationships through clear communication and delivery
Monitor KPIs, driving continuous improvement across performance and service
Ensure subcontractor, client, and company policy compliance
Support new contract mobilisations and the ongoing development of the SFM proposition

Person Specification

Essential

Proven senior operational leader with strong commercial and financial acumen
Experience managing large, complex contracts or regions (£3m+ value)
Customer‑focused, results‑driven, and comfortable operating in cost‑sensitive environments
Strong communicator with experience leading change through teams
Flexible, resilient, and aligned to business values and objectives
Full UK driving licence

Desirable

Facilities Management experience, including soft services and/or waste
Catering or hospitality management experience
FM qualification (IWFM) or working towards

What We Offer

Alongside a competitive package, we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle, and career, including:

Free meals and onsite parking
Contributory pension scheme and subsidised gym membership
Career development through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
Digital GP access and healthcare benefits for you and your immediate family
Discounts across travel, retail, groceries, dining, and cinema tickets
Cashback rewards and wellbeing, mindfulness, and fitness programmes
All discounts and offers are shareable with friends and family

About Us

ESS is part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, delivering critical support services across Defence, Government, and Energy sectors. We operate across 250+ UK sites, including military bases, secure environments, and onshore and offshore energy facilities. Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we are proud to deliver outstanding service in complex and high‑profile environments.

Compass Group UK & Ireland is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. We celebrate diversity and believe our differences make us stronger.

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senior catering manager jobs in wales

Contract Manager

Regional Development Chef

General Manager

Food and Beverage Manager

Head Chef

Executive Support Coordinator

Professional Placements Administrator (Maternity Cover)

Shift Supervisor/Team Leader

Line Chef. - Y Stablau - Betws-y-Coed

Cafe / Retail Assistant

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