Head of Operations - Campus Catering

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Job summary

A leading catering organization is seeking a Head of Operations to lead their multi-site food services in Osterley, UK. This role emphasizes strong team management and operational excellence, overseeing catering services that deliver high-quality dining experiences. Candidates should have a solid track record in operations, financial acumen, and a passion for culinary experiences. Enjoy a supportive environment with numerous benefits including generous holiday allowances and career development opportunities.

Benefits

33 Days holiday including bank holidays

Birthday off

Volunteering days

Enhanced maternity leave

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Free meals on shift

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing large teams and multi-site operations.
• Ability to lead with energy and inspire a culture of performance.
• Strong financial acumen with understanding of P&L and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations for multi-site catering services delivering high-volume food services.
• Drive commercial growth and exceed financial targets.
• Inspire and manage diverse teams while adapting to customer feedback.

Skills

Team management

Commercial awareness

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

Company Description

Title: Head of Operations - Campus Catering

Location: Osterley, Houslow

Salary: up to £58k

Benefits:

• 33 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Plus your birthday off
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave.
• 24 weeks' enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary carer leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave.
• Free meals on shift.
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance.
• Discounts available from HAPI app, from high street shops to holidays & cinema.
• Wellbeing hub.
• Access to employee assistance programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Redefine What a Workplace Can Taste Like.

At the heart of our iconic media campus in North West London is a community of over 10,000 creatives, storytellers, and innovators. We believe food is more than just fuel — it’s culture, connection, and experience. And we’re looking for a Head of Operations who can help us deliver just that, every day.

This isn’t your typical operations role. We’re after an energetic, people-focused operator with a sharp commercial mind, an eye for detail, and a passion for delivering unforgettable food experiences at scale.

As a member of the BaxterStorey family, you will have access to a supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. Investing in your development and provide ongoing training to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role whilst being dedicated to ensuring your work-life balance thus enabling you to pursue your passion for hospitality while also taking care of yourself.

This is more than a job. It’s a chance to lead one of the most exciting food operations in the UK media landscape — where creativity meets scale, and service meets soul. We’re building something exceptional here. If you’re ready to redefine what’s possible in workplace dining — and want to do it with purpose, energy, and a smile — we want to meet you

Job Description

You’ll lead the operations of a buzzing, multi-site catering ecosystem, delivering high-volume, high-impact food services — from early morning coffees and lunch rushes to curated events and culinary pop-ups. Your mission? To elevate every moment of the dining experience across the entire campus.

Our Head of Operations willmanage large teams, influence culture, and turn feedback and trends into action. You’ll be the person who makes it all run — seamlessly, profitably, and memorably.

• Championing Excellence: Elevate our food and service standards across all dayparts — breakfast, lunch, events — ensuring we consistently wow both clients and customers.
• Fuelling Innovation: Drive sales and engagement by evolving our offer with creativity, bold ideas, and a hunger to do things differently.
• Owning the Commercials: Deliver and exceed financial targets, identifying smart ways to grow revenue while optimising cost and quality.
• Delivering Weekly Experiences: Partner with our Culinary and Project teams to bring weekly pop-ups and campus-wide food moments to life, including the management of our independent “Fuel Traders.”
• Leading with Energy: Inspire and motivate large, multi-site teams — leading from the front, having fun, and building a culture of pride and performance.
• Reacting in Real Time: Be agile and responsive — adjusting quickly to trends, customer feedback, and campus activities.
• Driving Strategic Initiatives: Lead commercial workshop actions to enhance client experience and shape best-in-class services.
• Staying Ahead of the Curve: Track industry and market trends to keep us future-focused and ahead of expectations.
• Ensuring Safety & Security: Oversee compliance across all legislative and company standards — from health & safety to staff and stock security.
• Bringing Events to Life: Oversee planning and flawless execution of all catering events, ensuring excellence from idea to delivery.
• Collaborating Cross-Functionally: Work with sales, marketing, and culinary leads to develop, promote, and grow our services.
• Shaping Growth: Vet new business opportunities and ensure commercial proposals deliver true value.

Qualifications

• A high-performing, commercially astute operator with a track record of managing large teams and multi-site, high-volume operations.
• A confident leader who thrives on human connection — energising others, building culture, and getting the best from every person.
• A problem solver and trend-watcher who adapts fast and leads with curiosity.
• Financially savvy with a sharp understanding of P&L, forecasting, and commercial value.
• A natural collaborator who works seamlessly with culinary teams, creatives, and clients.
• Obsessed with details, passionate about food, and excited to challenge the status quo.

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values:

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE

We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce.

The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each team memberto feel respected and able to give their best.

And to support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ED&I (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.