Operations Director - Leisure Hospitality Group £95k OTE

COREcruitment; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading leisure hospitality brand is seeking an Operations Director to oversee operations across London and the South East. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in high-volume, guest-focused operations and minimum 5 years experience in senior roles. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-first environment. The role includes leading teams, managing an Operations Manager, and maintaining operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or leisure-led background.
• Senior Operations Manager or Operations Director level experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior multi-site role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations across the London and South East region.
• Manage one experienced Operations Manager.
• Lead teams to deliver excellent guest experiences.

Skills

Leadership skills

Commercial awareness

Experience in high-volume operations

People management

Job description

London & South East | High-Volume Sites | Fast-Growth Brand

We’re working with a dynamic and fast-growing leisure hospitality brand that’s making a real impact across London and the UK.With a strong operational base and ambitious growth plans, they’re now looking to bring on board an Operations Director to support their next phase of expansion.

Important note:
Our client is only considering candidates with a background in hospitality-style environments, this includes hotels, large-scale conference venues, sports stadiums, horse racing venues, theme parks, and similar high-volume, guest-facing operations.A blend of commercial awareness and hands-on, people-led management is essential.

The Operations Director Role:

• Oversee operations across the London and South East region
• Manage and support one experienced Operations Manager, while working closely with the founder and the central team
• Balance growth (including new openings) with maintaining high standards in the current estate
• Lead teams to deliver excellent guest experiences, strong financial results, and operational consistency

The Ideal Candidate:

• Comes from a hospitality/leisure-led background as outlined above
• Has experience in high-volume, guest-focused operations
• Has worked at Senior Operations Manager or Operations Director level
• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to develop and get the best out of senior managers
• Ideally has experience with openings and expansion projects
• Minimum 5 years in a senior multi-site role, and London-based

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business with energy, momentum, and a strong leadership team.It’s a great fit for someone who enjoys working at pace, takes ownership, and thrives in a customer-first environment.

If you want to work for a great restaurant business and you feel the above is for you then, apply today to Stuart Hills or call 0207 790 2666

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