Managing Director, Operations & Growth

Luminary Bakery; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Luminary Bakery is seeking an experienced Managing Director (Operations) to drive growth and operational excellence across its sites, including Kings Cross and Hackney Downs. You will lead strategy, performance, and social impact while embedding scalable processes and a culture of accountability.

You will oversee retail, production, facilities, compliance, logistics and people functions, ensuring safety, efficiency and profitability in a values-led, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience within hospitality, food production, retail or multi-site operations.
• Experience managing multiple sites and diverse operational teams.
• Strong understanding of food manufacturing, food safety and compliance.
• Proven experience improving operational performance and profitability.
• Experience leading change, growth projects or site openings.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Experience building and developing high-performing teams.
• Social enterprise or purpose-led business experience.
• Experience opening new hospitality locations.
• Experience leading ESG or sustainability initiatives.
• Experience scaling businesses through systems and operational infrastructure.

Responsabilités

• Leadership, Finance & Strategy: guide overall direction and financial performance.
• Operations Oversight: ensure safe, efficient and profitable site operations.
• Kings Cross Growth: oversee new openings and expansion efforts.
• Compliance, Food Safety & Facilities: uphold standards and regulatory readiness.
• People & Culture: develop teams and foster inclusive culture.

Connaissances

Leadership

Operations management

Multi-site oversight

Hospitality/food production

Description du poste

Luminary Bakery is seeking an experienced Managing Director (Operations) to drive growth and operational excellence across its sites, including Kings Cross and Hackney Downs. You will lead strategy, performance, and social impact while embedding scalable processes and a culture of accountability.

You will oversee retail, production, facilities, compliance, logistics and people functions, ensuring safety, efficiency and profitability in a values-led, mission-driven environment.