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Compliance And Auditing Regional Manager -KentRegional Manager - Kent Area (Healthcare Catering - Compliance & Auditing Focus)Location:Kent, with regional travel Hours:40 per week Salary:Up to50,000 per annum (DOE) + Company Car / Car Allowance Are you a dynamic and commercially minded catering professional ready to take the next step in your career? We're looking for aRegional Managerto join our team in Kent, supporting catering services across a group of care homes. This is acompliance and auditing-led rolewith a strong focus onfood quality, safety, cost control, and operational excellence . This is your opportunity to lead and influence food service delivery in a rewarding sector that makes a real difference to people's lives. The Role:As aRegional Manager , you'll oversee the catering performance of multiple care home sites, working in partnership with client stakeholders to improve standards across the board. You'll be the bridge between site teams and senior clients-guiding, auditing, and advising in key focus areas such as: Food Safety & HSE complianceFood production, quality, and presentationCost control and budget adherenceData analysis and performance reportingThis is not a traditional operations role-you'll be a trusted consultant and compliance leader, driving improvements across non-Compass managed teams while ensuring our service offer delivers measurable results. What You'll Need to Succeed:IT Proficiency:Comfortable working with multiple digital platforms to gather, analyse, and present performance data Influential Communicator:Able to support and guide teams that don't report directly into Compass, with strong influencing skills Client-Facing Confidence:Capable of interpreting site data and presenting insights and solutions to senior stakeholders Craft/Back-of-House Experience:A culinary background is highly desirable to help drive food standards and mentor Chef Managers Sector Experience:Previous exposure tocontract cateringandhealthcare/senior living environmentspreferred Key Responsibilities:Conduct regular audits and reviews to maintain food safety, hygiene, and compliance standardsSupport and advise Chef Managers and site teams to improve quality and efficiencyBuild and maintain strong client relationships built on trust and resultsManage regional data reporting and deliver insights that drive improvementProvide coaching and development for site teamsWork collaboratively with wider Compass support teams to implement best practicesWhat's in It for You?We reward hard work and commitment with a comprehensive benefits package, including: Company Car or Car AllowanceContributory Pension SchemeCareer development via MyLearning & Career PathwaysDigital GP access and wider healthcare support for your familyUp to 44% off cinema ticketsDiscounts with TUI, Expedia, & moreSupermarket savings at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons & moreWellness and mindfulness classes - free to all employeesCashback rewards with major retail brandsAbout Us:Medirest, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, is a specialist provider of catering and soft FM services to over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals. We're passionate about providing safe, high-quality food services that enhance patient and resident wellbeing. At Compass Group,we champion diversity and inclusion . We believe that by embracing our differences, we become stronger. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can bring their true selves to work, grow their careers, and thrive. Apply NowTake the next step in your career and make a real impact in the healthcare sector. Click 'Apply' today to join a team that puts quality, care, and people at the heart of everything we do.