FTC - Food Operations Manager

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 12,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established events management company in Cambridge is hiring a Food Operations Manager on a fixed-term contract. This role involves overseeing Christmas Market stalls, managing staff, ensuring compliance, and handling financial reporting. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership skills and experience in multi-site operations. The position offers a salary of £12,000 for the contract period.

Qualifications

• Proven multi-site operations management in street food, events, or hospitality.
• Strong leadership with a track record of motivating seasonal teams.
• Highly organised; skilled in inventory, compliance, and rota management.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and onboard stall staff.
• Manage staffing, service quality, and compliance.
• Submit daily financial reports and monitor sales.

Skills

Operations management

Leadership

Inventory management

Compliance knowledge

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Role: Food Operations Manager

Location: Cambridge

Contract: Fixed-term contract, Early November to Mid-January

Salary: £12,000

Holt Recruitment is working with a well-established events management company in Cambridge, who is looking for an experienced Food Operations Manager to join the team on a fixed-term contract to oversee the operations of the Christmas Market stalls.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Opening: Recruit, train, and onboard stall staff.
• Manage rotas using Deputy, aligned with sales forecasts and budgets.
• Oversee install prep: stock takes, deliveries, and site setup.
• During Trading (Nov–Jan):
  • Daily unit oversight: staffing, uniforms, morale, service quality, and compliance (EHO, SFBB, H&S).
  • Coordinate stock orders and manage storage (3 x 20ft containers).
  • Submit daily financial reports via WhatsApp.
  • Monitor sales vs forecast; adjust operations as needed.
  • Approve rotas and process payroll via Deputy / NOQ.
  • Resolve equipment issues and staff/payroll queries.
• Post-Trading (Jan):
  • Manage breakdown and equipment returns.
  • Finalise invoices, stock reconciliation, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Proven multi-site operations management in street food, events, or hospitality.
• Strong leadership with a track record of motivating seasonal teams.
• Highly organised; skilled in inventory, compliance, and rota management.
• Hands-on and solutions-focused; thrives in fast-paced environments.
• Solid understanding of EHO, SFBB, and food safety regulations.

How to apply

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