National Food Service Ops Leader - 6-Month Contract

Gather & Gather UK; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering company is seeking a National Operations Manager to oversee a 6-month fixed-term contract in the UK. Ideal candidates should have management experience in the contract catering or hospitality sector, strong communication skills, and a passion for food and customer service. The role includes managing 9 sites, ensuring quality food services, and developing team members. Attractive benefits include personal development opportunities, life assurance, and a well-being strategy.

Benefits

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Private medical eligibility

Eye care

Wellbeing strategy

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

Volunteering days

Recognition schemes

Access to discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working in a management role within the contract catering or hospitality sector.
• Demonstrate a real passion for food, customer service, and commercial awareness.
• Strong communication skills—both written and verbal.
• Confident with computer and administrative skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational, and leadership skills.
• Bring a ‘can do’ attitude and great attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Overall efficient management of a workplace contract with 9 sites.
• Maintain positive client relationships to ensure partnership.
• Manage recruitment, development, and training of team members.
• Ensure compliance with company policies.
• Deliver on financial budgets and targets.
• Support sales revenue growth through marketing activities.

Skills

Management experience in contract catering or hospitality sector

Passion for food and customer service

Strong communication skills

Computer and administrative skills

Interpersonal and leadership skills

Attention to detail

Job description

A catering company is seeking a National Operations Manager to oversee a 6-month fixed-term contract in the UK. Ideal candidates should have management experience in the contract catering or hospitality sector, strong communication skills, and a passion for food and customer service. The role includes managing 9 sites, ensuring quality food services, and developing team members. Attractive benefits include personal development opportunities, life assurance, and a well-being strategy.