Catering Operations Manager (Single Site) - Crewe

Compass Group; Crewe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering services provider is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee the catering and cleaning facilities at a prestigious automotive company in Crewe. The role requires strong leadership, financial management, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service. With 5+ years in management within a multi-outlet catering environment, you will lead a team and ensure high standards across multiple locations. Competitive salary up to £50,000 per annum offered, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Financial wellbeing programme

Free annual healthcare check

Discounted health cash plan

Pension scheme and Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Holiday purchase scheme

Ongoing training & development

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a mid-level management role within a multi outlet catering business.
• Passionate about food and delivering excellent customer service.
• Strong influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 40, ensuring smooth daily operations and outstanding service.
• Control budgets and drive financial success.
• Act as the key point of contact for client satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Financial management

Client management

Operational excellence

Excellent communication

Job description

Operations Manager - Bentley Motors
Location: Crewe
Salary:Up to £50,000 per annum (DOE)

Are you a dynamic and experiencedOperations Manager looking for your next challenge? We're seeking a strong leader to oversee the catering and cleaning facilities atBentley Motors, ensuring an exceptional experience for staff and guests across multiple outlets.

AtEurest, we understand the power of food in making our client's business happier and more productive - not to mention more sustainable. From super-fresh ingredients to cutting-edge communal dining spaces, our experience-led contract catering solutions are all about creating a positive impact for the workplace and the planet we share.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead & Inspire - Manage a team of 40, ensuring smooth daily operations and outstanding service.
• Financial Oversight - Control budgets, align with client objectives, and drive financial success.
• Client Management - Act as the key point of contact, ensuring client satisfaction and bringing their vision to life.
• Operational Excellence - Maintain high standards across staff restaurants, coffee outlets, vending, takeaway, and hospitality spaces.
• Innovation & Quality - Keep food and drink offerings fresh, exciting, and sustainable.

About you

• 5+ years' experience in a mid-level management role within a multi outlet catering business.
• Demonstrate innovation and dynamic approach to developing the site forward
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to manage both front and back-of-house teams.
• Financially astute, with experience managing budgets and aligning with client objectives.
• Passionate about food and delivering excellent customer service.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong influencing skills, with the flexibility to be hands‑on when necessary.

About Us

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:

• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Medicash - Discounted health cash plan providing cash back on a range of medical treatments including Dental, Optical and Consultant appointments for you and your family.
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Sharebuy Scheme
• Recognition awards including Be a Star peer recognition and Long Service Awards
• Employee networks created and led by employees for employees
• Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
• Entertainment, Health & Wellbeing and Travel discounts
• Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
• Vodaphone discounts
• On‑going training & development and career pathways

Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!

Please note that we reserve the right to remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.