Operations Manager

ZipRecruiter; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food catering industry is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee multiple sites along the South Coast. The role emphasizes leadership, client relationship management, and operational excellence in a dynamic environment. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including a car allowance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days paid annual leave

Life assurance

Company pension scheme

BUPA Healthcare

Employee wellbeing platform

Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

High street discounts

Annual Summer Party

Qualifications

• Experience as an Area Manager or Operations Manager managing at least 8 sites.
• Day-to-day management of chef managers and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage and engage teams across multiple sites.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and clients.
• Deliver exceptional operations in a contract catering environment.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

Communication

Organization

Tools

Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Role: Operations Manager
Salary: £52.5k plus Car Allowance (£5760) & Great Benefits
Location: Bournemouth & Surrounding Areas along South Coast

At Impact Food Group, we're more than a school caterer. The people are the heart of what we do. We're driven by creating a positive food culture and helping more students eat better food. Making a positive social impact is at the centre of our mission. We tirelessly learn, develop, and make improvements in every way, every day.

Delivered by our distinct and industry-leading brands Innovate, Cucina, and Chapter One, we cater for over 350,000 students. To find out more, visit our website.

Due to continued business growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operations Manager to join our team. This role oversees a portfolio of schools and is field-based, so travel to support your teams across the business will be required.

The essential ingredient at the heart of our business is our people. We are searching for an experienced multisite Operations Manager with a background in excellent food catering services to join us.

Can you...

• Manage, inspire, and engage our teams?
• Meet with clients to build strong, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders, service providers, suppliers, and businesses?
• Demonstrate passion and knowledge of great contemporary fresh food and service?
• Deliver exceptional senior management operations in a contract catering environment for a range of senior clients with high standards?
• Demonstrate strong motivation skills with a ‘lead by example' approach?
• Deliver financial management skills—both commercial and fixed price?

What can you bring?

The experience and knowledge we are looking for include:

• A background as an Area Manager or Operations Manager within a contract or retail catering environment, managing at least 8 sites.
• Day-to-day management and guidance of chef managers, including supporting client relationships, recruitment, and HR matters.
• Comfortable conversing at all levels, from the kitchen to the boardroom.
• A self-motivated, resilient, and highly organized manager with effective prioritization skills.
• Proficiency in Office suite, spreadsheets, and presentations to demonstrate performance.

What we'd love to give you…

• Competitive salary up to £52.5k plus a Car Allowance (£5760).
• 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Life assurance & company pension scheme.
• BUPA Healthcare.
• Access to our extensive online learning platform and development opportunities.
• An employee wellbeing platform.
• Access to a salary sacrifice electric car scheme.
• IFG rewards for high street discounts.
• Annual Summer Party with company awards.

Additional Details

IFG is committed to safeguarding children, and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check, which we will cover the cost for.

We are an equal opportunities employer. If you require assistance during the interview process, please specify in your application. All information is confidential and GDPR compliant.

We look forward to receiving your application!