Multi-Site Operations Manager – School Catering (Car Allowance)

Impact Food Group; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Annual Leave 25 days + bank holidays

Life Assurance

Company Pension

Healthcare

Learning & Development

Wellbeing Programme

Electric Car Scheme

IFG Rewards

Summer Party

Job summary

Impact Food Group is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee a multi-site portfolio in the Newcastle area. You will lead and develop teams, build client and supplier relationships, and drive operational performance while ensuring quality and compliance across sites.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, budgeting, and HR support, with a focus on delivering excellent service and fresh, contemporary food across school catering contracts.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Area Manager or Operations Manager in contract or retail catering.
• Proven track record of leading multi-site teams; strong people management.
• Confident communication with kitchen teams to senior stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to prioritise.
• Strong proficiency with Office tools, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Passion for fresh, contemporary food and delivering outstanding service.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop your teams to deliver outstanding results.
• Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Monitor and improve operational performance across your portfolio.
• Ensure food quality, hygiene, and compliance standards are consistently met.
• Manage financial performance, including budgets, commercial and fixed-price contracts.
• Support Chef Managers with recruitment, HR, and day-to-day operations.
• Present data, reports, and insights to demonstrate operational success.

Skills

Multi-site leadership

People management

Communication

Organisation

Office tools

Catering industry

Job description

Impact Food Group is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee a multi-site portfolio in the Newcastle area. You will lead and develop teams, build client and supplier relationships, and drive operational performance while ensuring quality and compliance across sites.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, budgeting, and HR support, with a focus on delivering excellent service and fresh, contemporary food across school catering contracts.