Director of Operations

COREcruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Central London is seeking a Senior Operations Director to oversee existing sites and new openings. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in multi-site operations and a strong focus on bar-led revenue. This role requires strong leadership, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a solid grasp of financial models and hospitality tech. The position offers autonomy, influence, and growth potential within a fast-growing business.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex multi-site operations is required.
• Strong expertise in launching new concepts and operational standards.
• Proven track record in financial performance and P&L management.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, train and develop large teams.
• Excellent knowledge of the London hospitality market.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for three existing sites with new openings.
• Lead recruitment, training, and development across teams.
• Manage multiple stakeholders and focus on bar performance.
• Collaborate with Marketing and People teams to build a people-first culture and growth strategy.
• Lead recruitment, training and development for large, cross-functional teams.

Skills

Proven experience in multi-site hospitality operations

Strong new opening experience

Comfortable managing large teams

Wet-led background

Commercially strong with P&L confidence

Good understanding of hospitality tech

Strong knowledge of the London market

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality/Business

Tools

Hospitality tech systems

Job description

Operations Director – Bar & Food Operations

Central London

A senior leadership role within a fast‑growing hospitality business with clear expansion plans for 2026 and 2027. Currently operating three sites, with multiple new openings in the pipeline.

This is a key hire for the business and will suit someone who enjoys complexity, pace and scale, with a strong focus on bar‑led revenue.

The role

• Overall responsibility for three existing sites plus upcoming new openings
• Launching new concepts and embedding consistent operational standards
• Full accountability across operations, people and financial performance
• Reporting directly into the Managing Director and a highly involved Founder
• Working closely with people and marketing teams to build a people‑first culture and drive revenue
• Leading recruitment, training and development across large, multi‑disciplinary teams
• Managing multiple stakeholders and third‑party partners
• Strong focus on bar performance, wet‑led revenue and commercial optimisation
• Operating within a complex financial model with multiple moving parts

The ideal background

• Proven experience in multi‑site hospitality operations at senior level
• Strong new opening experience is essential
• Comfortable managing large teams at scale
• Wet‑led background with a solid understanding of food operations
• Commercially strong with confidence around P&L and financial models
• Good understanding of hospitality tech and operational systems
• Strong knowledge of the London market
• Experience in founder‑led or entrepreneurial environments is an advantage

A senior role with genuine influence, autonomy and long‑term growth potential.

Sound like the right new gig for the new year? Get in touch – [e-mail]

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management

Industries

Hospitality and Restaurants