Food Operations Manager

ISS; Hardingstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facility management company is seeking an experienced Food Operations Manager to oversee all food and beverage services at the Northampton Campus. You will ensure compliance with food safety regulations and enhance the dining experience while managing budgets and vendor partnerships. The ideal candidate has a strong background in large-scale food operations and a passion for sustainability and customer experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing food operations in a large-scale environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety legislation and quality assurance systems.
• Financial acumen with large budget management experience.
• Passion for sustainability and customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day food operations across various venues.
• Monitor and maintain food safety and hygiene standards.
• Oversee budgets and procurement of food supplies.
• Collaborate with various teams to support wellbeing goals.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Vendor negotiation

Budget management

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Food Operations Manager to lead the management of all food and beverage services across the Northampton Campus. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on operational management, ensuring that colleagues enjoy a high-quality dining experience while meeting the clients' standards for safety, sustainability, and wellbeing. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving operational excellence, managing vendor partnerships, and continuously enhancing the food service offering. You will play a key role in shaping a vibrant, engaging, and efficient food environment that aligns with our corporate values and campus objectives.

In this role, you will be responsible for both the strategic direction and day-to-day management of food operations. You will ensure compliance with food safety regulations, monitor performance metrics, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Your leadership will help shape a safe, engaging, and sustainable dining environment that enhances the overall campus experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day food operations across staff restaurants, cafés, vending, hospitality, and event catering.
• Ensure seamless service delivery with internal teams and third-party vendors.
• Act as the main point of contact for catering providers and manage contractual compliance.
• Monitor and maintain food safety and hygiene standards, including allergen management and audits.
• Oversee budgets, cost control, and procurement of food-related supplies and equipment.
• Lead initiatives to enhance the colleague dining experience through innovation and feedback.
• Collaborate with Workplace Experience, Health & Safety, and Sustainability teams to support wellbeing and environmental goals.
• Track performance through KPIs, SLAs, and customer satisfaction metrics, taking action to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing food operations in a large-scale corporate, hospitality, or campus environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety legislation and quality assurance systems (e.g., HACCP, ISO 22000).
• Excellent stakeholder management and vendor negotiation skills.
• Financial acumen with experience managing large budgets and contracts.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Passion for sustainability, innovation, and customer experience.

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