Catering Operations Manager - Lead High-Volume Events

Compass Group; Rutherglen; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hospitality partner is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee catering services at the SEC in Glasgow. The ideal candidate will have strong financial acumen, leadership skills, and a focus on guest experience. Key responsibilities include managing day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and driving financial performance. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary of £38,556 plus excellent benefits.

Benefits

Healthcare and wellbeing support

Exclusive perks and discounts

Meals on duty

Life assurance

Career and financial support

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior catering or events role.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Natural leader with experience managing teams of 8+.
• Excellent stakeholder and client relationship skills.
• Demonstrates a guest-first mindset.
• Deep understanding of health, safety, and food safety legislation.
• Tech-savvy with solid IT skills.
• Flexible, resilient, and results-driven.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day catering operations.
• Ensure all catering areas are event-ready.
• Collaborate with internal teams for operational efficiency.
• Drive financial performance and manage costs.
• Champion guest experience and service quality.
• Ensure health, safety, and compliance.
• Lead, develop, and inspire your team.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities.

Skills

P&L accountability

Financial acumen

Leadership and motivation

Stakeholder management

Guest-first mindset

Health and safety compliance

IT skills

Results-driven

Job description

A leading global hospitality partner is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee catering services at the SEC in Glasgow. The ideal candidate will have strong financial acumen, leadership skills, and a focus on guest experience. Key responsibilities include managing day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and driving financial performance. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary of £38,556 plus excellent benefits.