High-Volume Catering & Retail Ops Lead

Restaurant Associates; Leeds; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Leeds is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to support the General Manager in overseeing a high-volume catering and retail operation. Responsibilities include ensuring excellent service, managing teams, and achieving financial targets. Ideal candidates will have experience in commercial operations, strong leadership skills, and an ability to interpret sales data. This role offers a competitive salary of £34,000 and a comprehensive benefits package, including free meals and parking.

Benefits

Free meals

Onsite free car parking

Subsidised onsite facilities

Contributory pension scheme

Digital GP access

Travel discounts

Discounts on food

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Qualifications

• Experience managing a commercial operation (£1m+ turnover).
• Strong people management and communication skills.
• Financially aware; able to interpret sales data.
• Experience in multi‑outlet or high‑volume environments.
• Well organised, confident under pressure and IT literate.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day running of all outlets.
• Ensure brand standards, hygiene and safety compliance.
• Support delivery of sales, profit and labour targets.
• Track and report accidents, incidents and near misses.

Skills

People management

Financial awareness

Communication skills

Customer-focused

Organised

Education

NVQ Level 2 / HND / Management qualification

Job description

A leading catering company in Leeds is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to support the General Manager in overseeing a high-volume catering and retail operation. Responsibilities include ensuring excellent service, managing teams, and achieving financial targets. Ideal candidates will have experience in commercial operations, strong leadership skills, and an ability to interpret sales data. This role offers a competitive salary of £34,000 and a comprehensive benefits package, including free meals and parking.