Operations Director

COREcruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking an Operations Director for their North West region. This hands-on role involves high-level decision making, leading large teams, and driving operational performance. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in multi-site operations within branded hospitality, with strong financial skills. The position offers a salary up to £120,000 along with a performance-related bonus and significant room for impact and growth.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Development and progression potential

High-energy working environment

Qualifications

• Experienced multi-site operator within branded hospitality at Operations Director or above.
• Commercially astute with strong financial acumen.
• Proven ability to lead large teams and deliver consistent results.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large operational region ensuring commercial results.
• Play a central role in high-level decision making.
• Partner with senior leadership for long-term business plans.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Strategic judgement

Team engagement

Customer experience management

Job description

Operations Director – North West

We’re supporting a major branded restaurant business with an established presence and ambitious growth plans across the North West.

The business is entering an exciting new phase and now seeks a proven senior operator to take a key leadership position. This is a broad, hands‑on role with significant autonomy and influence over both operational performance and strategic direction.

The Role

• Lead a large, fast‑paced operational region, ensuring commercial results, brand consistency, and team engagement.
• Play a central role in high‑level decision making relating to property, finance, development, and growth strategy.
• Partner with senior leadership to shape and deliver long‑term business plans.
• Inspire, develop, and drive accountability across multiple operations and support functions.
• Ensure exceptional standards, efficiency, and customer experience are achieved across all locations.

The Person

• Experienced multi‑site operator within branded hospitality at Operations Director or above.
• Commercially astute, comfortable with financial reporting, investment planning, and business performance metrics.
• A self‑starter with strong strategic judgement and the confidence to operate autonomously.
• Proven ability to lead large teams and deliver consistent results across complex operations.
• Decisive, agile, and passionate about building culture and standards.

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £120,000 plus strong performance‑related bonus.
• Significant autonomy and scope to influence major business decisions.
• Long‑term development and progression potential within a growing national brand.
• A fast‑paced, high‑energy environment where you can make a genuine impact.