Operations Manager

Talent Hive; Basildon; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education catering firm is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee multiple education contracts in Essex. You will manage food services and client experience while ensuring high standards and team development. The ideal candidate has a strong background in contract catering and a passion for people development. This role offers a competitive salary and additional benefits.

Benefits

Up to £55,000 per annum salary

Company Car (BMW 3 series or equivalent)

15% of salary bonus

Enhanced pension

Private medical insurance

33 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Operations Manager within contract catering.
• Strong understanding of food services and client satisfaction.
• Ability to recruit, train, and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 18 education contracts in Essex.
• Manage food offering, service standards, and client experience.
• Responsible for P&L, stock management, and cost control.

Skills

Operations management

Commercial acumen

Team management

Customer service

Budget and cost analysis

Job description

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The Company

• A fast-growing Education Contract Caterer which is operated by industry professionals who care about both their employee, and client reputation.
• Nationally recognition group with numerous awards for innovation & quality.
• A market leader within the education contract catering sector.

The Package

• Up to £55,000per annum basic salary
• Company Car (BMW 3 series or equivalent)
• 15% of salary bonus
• Enhanced pension
• Private medical insurance
• 33 days annual leave

The Job Role

• Operations Manager to oversee 18 education contracts in Essex
• To manage and oversee the food offering, service standards and client experience.
• The Operations Manager will be responsible for P&L, stock management, cost control and effective labour scheduling.
• To recruit, train, motivate, manage and develop your team to maximise talent.
• To report into an Operations Director.

The Requirements

• A proven Operations Manager within contract catering
• Previous background as an Operations Manager within contract catering is essential, be that in Education, B&I and/or Healthcare
• A passionate foodie
• The successful Operations Manager will be a self-starter with a passion for people development.
• A strong commercial acumen to maximise revenue, as well as a sound understanding of revenue, budget and cost analysis.

The Location

• To be based in Essex only.
• A regional 'road based' role within the above areas.

Please note, due to the high volume of interest in this exciting opportunity, only successful candidates will be contacted

TH Contact Details
Consultant: Will Gennard
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] Web: www.talenthive.co.uk