Account Director

Restaurant Associates

London

Job Details

We are seeking an exceptional Account Director to lead a flagship site, operating within a blended service delivery model.

Salary: £75,000 + dependent on experience

Based five days a week onsite in London, you will lead a high-performing team and play a key role within a wider global account structure. This is a senior leadership opportunity with international scope, being a key part of future mobilisation plans. You will be instrumental in shaping operational excellence, driving commercial performance, and delivering a premium client experience across multiple European locations.

Main Responsibilities

Act as senior client lead, building strong executive-level relationships and maintaining a high-end professional presence
Drive operational excellence, process optimisation and performance standards
Oversee mobilisation and expansion plans, embedding best practice and consistency
Collaborate within a global account structure to align strategy, governance and delivery

Person Requirements

Proven senior leadership experience managing large-scale accounts
Prior foodservice sector experience is essential
Strong commercial acumen with ownership of P&L performance
High-end, polished and credible presence at board level
Experience working within complex, multi-location or international structures
Operationally rigorous, strategically minded and relentlessly client-focused

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

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.

Job Reference: com/1602/41182001/52791026/SU #RA Group

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!

Posted 2026-02-24

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