Campus Catering Operations Leader – Multi-Site

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Leeds is seeking a commercially minded Senior Operations Manager to lead non-kitchen hospitality and retail operations across the campus catering portfolio. You will report to the Head of Retail Catering with a Catering Operations Manager as a direct report, driving income, operational efficiency and continuous improvement while ensuring health and safety compliance.

Based on the university campus with potential flexible working arrangements, the role requires strong

Qualifications

• Experience managing multi-site retail and hospitality operations.
• Strong financial and business management skills.
• Ability to lead and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead all non-kitchen hospitality and retail operations within Catering.
• Report to the Head of Retail Catering with a direct report Catering Operations Manager.
• Drive income, operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and food safety legislation.

Skills

Multi-site operations

Hospitality & retail

Commercial acumen

Team leadership

Job description

The University of Leeds is seeking a commercially minded Senior Operations Manager to lead non-kitchen hospitality and retail operations across the campus catering portfolio. You will report to the Head of Retail Catering with a Catering Operations Manager as a direct report, driving income, operational efficiency and continuous improvement while ensuring health and safety compliance.

Based on the university campus with potential flexible working arrangements, the role requires strong