London-Based Junior Operations Manager - Catering

Baxterstorey; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33Days holiday inclusive of bank holid

Birthday additional holiday

Enhanced maternity leave (24 weeks)

Free meals on shift

Pension and life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

BaxterStorey in London is seeking a Junior Operations Manager - Catering & Hospitality to lead a portfolio of high-profile clients, inspiring Account and General Managers to deliver outstanding food, service, and guest experiences daily.

This role requires balancing creativity with profitability, coaching teams, and driving commercial growth while supporting locations across the region.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large-scale, multi-site operations in the catering and hospitality industry.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret financial data and customer insights to shape winning strategies.
• Track record of driving innovation in food services and embracing new trends.
• Strong presentation skills and the charisma to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Leader who champions health & safety, diversity, and inclusion.
• Natural people developer with a focus for training, motivating, and building high-performing teams.
• A foodie at heart, with a genuine passion for the industry and an insatiable appetite for growth.

Responsibilities

• Maximise the performance of the team through positive and effective leadership, combined with support and coaching.
• Form and maintain a culture where individual and team development is encouraged, service standards are constantly reviewed and improved.
• Ensure all company and legislative Health & Safety requirements are achieved.
• Identify new opportunities and develop strategies for maximising them.
• Stay updated on market trends.
• Mobilise and support new locations.

Skills

Large-scale operations

Analytical mindset

Innovation in food services

Presentation skills

Health & safety leadership

People development

Passion for food

Job description

BaxterStorey in London is seeking a Junior Operations Manager - Catering & Hospitality to lead a portfolio of high-profile clients, inspiring Account and General Managers to deliver outstanding food, service, and guest experiences daily.

This role requires balancing creativity with profitability, coaching teams, and driving commercial growth while supporting locations across the region.