Assistant Operations Manager (Clydebuilt)

Compass Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious catering partner in Glasgow, Compass Group, seeks an Assistant Operations Manager for the Clydebuilt restaurant. This role involves overseeing food and beverage services at high-profile events, ensuring quality and operational excellence. Candidates should possess experience in managing dynamic teams and maintaining high service standards, while also being willing to adapt to varied schedules. The position offers healthcare and wellbeing benefits among other perks.

Benefits

Healthcare & Wellbeing

Exclusive perks and discounts

Career and financial support

Qualifications

• Experience in high-quality food and drink service.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage food and drink service across the venue.
• Oversee team performance at events.
• Ensure operational and quality standards are maintained.

Skills

Team motivation

Client relationship management

Waste control

Job description

Assistant Operations Manager (Clydebuilt)

Assistant Operations Manager | Restaurant - Clydebuilt (SEC) £32,500 per annum plus benefits

At Levy, we’re proud to be the official catering partner for The Scottish Event Campus. We pride ourselves on providing an exceptional customer experience for every visitor to the venue. The campus comprises the SSE Hydro, the SEC Armadillo, and the SEC Centre. The company enjoys an enviable reputation as one of Europe’s most prestigious venues, with the SSE Hydro consistently ranked in the top 3 busiest venues in the world, attracting over 1.1 million visitors each year.

About the role:

As part of the Operations team, you will be responsible for the delivery of all food and drinks service across the campus. This involves managing a team at high-profile events within our retail, hospitality, and restaurant businesses. The focus is on planning, presentation, and service excellence to ensure standards are met and operations continue to evolve technologically and operationally.

Responsibilities:

1. Foster strong relationships with venue clients through daily communication to ensure seamless operations.
2. Oversee the delivery of high-quality food and beverage services, maintaining exceptional standards.
3. Motivate and inspire team members, adapting to client and customer needs.
4. Promote CSR, sustainability, equality, and diversity initiatives.
5. Manage ordering processes, delivery schedules, and venue readiness for events.
6. Maximize sales and control costs by driving spend per head (SPH) and minimizing wastage.
7. Support recruitment, training, and performance management to build an motivated and inclusive team.
8. Ensure compliance with health, safety, hygiene, and profit protection standards.

Candidate requirements:

• Experience overseeing the delivery of high-quality food and drink products.
• Willingness to work some unsociable hours, including late shifts and weekends.
• Ability to motivate and inspire both yourself and the team.
• Maintain top-tier quality standards and adapt to client needs.
• Support timely ordering processes and ensure catering areas are presentable and ready for operations.
• Maximize sales and control production and wastage.
• Manage labour scheduling, spending, and forecasting with HR support.
• Continuously improve service, product offerings, and operational procedures.

Benefits:

Healthcare & Wellbeing, exclusive perks and discounts, workplace benefits, leave & family support, career & financial support, and more.

About Levy:

Levy, part of Compass Group, delivers exceptional food, drink, and hospitality experiences at renowned venues globally. Committed to sustainability, diversity, and inclusion, Levy aims for Net Zero by 2027 and ensures fair wages for all team members.

Why join us?

We celebrate diversity, foster inclusion, and value every individual’s strengths. Our team drives creativity, innovation, and success. We promote fairness and equal opportunities for all.