Central Production Ops Manager – Food Production & Growth

Thomas Franks Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Workplace pension

Career progression

Training & development

Cycle to work

Staff events

Job summary

Thomas Franks London is seeking an experienced CPU Operations Manager to lead the central production unit, ensuring top-quality food, operational excellence and seamless service for a prestigious London client base.

You will own P&L, drive growth, develop concepts with culinary teams, and build a high-performing team in a fast-paced, chef-led environment that values innovation, collaboration and outstanding client relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading central production or catering operations.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to drive growth.
• Excellent people leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Knowledge of food safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the CPU operations from kitchen to delivery.
• Identify and drive new commercial opportunities and growth.
• Develop menus and food concepts in collaboration with culinary teams.
• Manage P&L, budgets, forecasting and cost control.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, safety and service.
• Build and sustain strong client relationships.
• Lead and develop the production team.
• Improve production processes and reduce waste.
• Support innovation and brand development.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Lead by example with responsible business practices.

Skills

Operations leadership

Commercial awareness

People development

Client relationship management

Job description

Thomas Franks London is seeking an experienced CPU Operations Manager to lead the central production unit, ensuring top-quality food, operational excellence and seamless service for a prestigious London client base.

You will own P&L, drive growth, develop concepts with culinary teams, and build a high-performing team in a fast-paced, chef-led environment that values innovation, collaboration and outstanding client relationships.