Operations Director

COREcruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an Operations Director to lead a retail-led catering operation in London. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retail management, particularly in Contract Catering. This role involves managing a team and developing new business opportunities. Applicants must possess excellent leadership skills and the ability to foster client relationships. Competitive salary package offered.

Qualifications

• Senior background within a retail setting with an understanding of Contract Catering.
• Proven track record in managing and leading teams.
• Experience in all due diligence, COSHH, and Health & Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of a retail-led catering operation.
• Manage a team of Centre Managers and overall staff.
• Play a key role in bidding and developing new contracts.

Skills

Retail management experience

Stakeholder management

Client relationship skills

Team leadership

Financial understanding

Health & Safety knowledge

Job description

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Operations Director – London (national remit) – Up to £90k + package

We have been retained to recruit on a critical role within our client’s business. The role of Operations Director will oversee the day-to-day operation of a unique and varying, retail led catering operation centred in London but with a national remit.

About the role:

There is a great team of Centre Managers reporting in and an overall team of circa 70. It will be imperative that you have experience in a retail setting in a senior capacity, experience within Contract Catering would be a bonus. There will be a requirement for some travel but as the main centre of operations is in London, this will be your base.

Stakeholder management will play a key part so not only will you be experienced in managing and leading teams but your history of client relationships will be key. The growth potential is huge and you will play a major part in bidding and developing new contracts as this sector of the business grows.

Ideal Operations Director:

• You will come from a senior background within a retail setting with an understanding of Contract Catering
• Flexible in your approach
• Experience in all due diligence, COSHH and Health & Safety
• Can cope under pressure and have experience in working in a fast paced environment
• Excellent at building and maintaining relationships within your team and with clients
• A strong work ethic is required
• Strong financial understanding and budgetary experience