Operations Manager

Elior; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned catering company seeks an experienced Operations Manager to oversee operations across multiple sites in the Midlands and Cambridge. The role emphasizes leadership, financial growth, and excellence in service, ideal for candidates passionate about providing quality food in educational settings. Elior offers a supportive environment with benefits, including generous holiday allowance, bonuses, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

FREE On-Site Lunches

Flexible Working

Company Car or Car Allowance

15% Annual Bonus

Holiday Allowance

Family Leave

Paid Charity Leave

Opportunities for Career Progression

Comprehensive Wellbeing Benefits

Life Assurance & Pension Schemes

Exclusive Discounts & Perks

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contract catering in a field-based role.
• Exceptional leadership qualities with the ability to inspire a large, diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire site managers and service champions.
• Drive financial growth through innovative strategies for cost control.
• Ensure outstanding site management and operational standards across all locations.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

Client Management

Team Inspiration

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Are you a passionate Operations Manager? If so, we’d love for you to join our team and lead the operation of our schools covering sites across the Midlands and Cambridgeshire areas

This role sits within our Education division – catering for students. Dedicated to providing high-quality, nutritious, fresh, and sustainable food for our younger generation, we're 100% committed to supporting a healthy diet. At Taylor Shaw & Edwards & Blake, we're driven by the knowledge that young people deserve and need the best food for their wellbeing; we do food with a difference

What you’ll be doing…

We are seeking a dedicated Operations Manager to join our team covering 13 sites across Nuneaton, Kettering, and Cambridge. If you have experience in managing clients and inspiring diverse internal teams, including General Managers, this is the role for you!

As an Operations Manager, you'll have a comprehensive support network to help you thrive. Your commercial awareness and leadership skills will be the key to driving continuous growth and success.

• Lead and Inspire: Coach site managers and service champions within your area, fostering a culture of excellence and motivation.
• Drive Financial Growth: Utilise innovative strategies for cost control and menu planning within specified budgets to create a platform for financial success.
• Oversee Excellence: Ensure outstanding site management and operational standards across all locations.
• Recruit and Develop Talent: Attract and nurture top-tier site managers, building a high-calibre team that excels.
• Build Strong Relationships: Cultivate and maintain strong internal and external relationships through regular client liaison.

What can you bring?

• Proven experience in contract catering in a field-based role.
• A background in Education operations is preferred but not essential.
• Exceptional leadership qualities with the ability to inspire and motivate a large, diverse team.
• Confidence in handling numbers and managing profit and loss.

If you're excited about leading a team to drive standards and foster a motivating culture, we want to hear from you!

Our way of saying thank you...

At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.

• FREE On-Site Lunches: Savour delicious and healthy meals, on us, every day at work
• Flexible Working: Enjoy the freedom to balance work and personal life with our flexible working hours
• Company Car or Car Allowance: Choose between a company car or a car allowance to suit your lifestyle and needs
• 15% Annual Bonus: Earn up to 15% of your salary through our annual bonus scheme
• Holiday Allowance: Rest and relax with 33 days holiday
• Family Leave: Prioritise your family commitments with our family leave options designed to support you during important times
• Paid Charity Leave: Make a difference in your community with paid time off to volunteer for your favourite causes
• Opportunities for Career Progression: Grow and advance your career with us, supported by continuous learning and development opportunities
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Benefits: Access mental health support and a range of wellbeing benefits to keep you feeling your best, both professionally and personally
• Life Assurance & Pension Schemes: Secure your future with our life assurance and workplace pension schemes
• Exclusive Discounts & Perks: Enjoy discounts and cashback on entertainment, leisure activities, and much more, alongside our popular cycle-to-work scheme

Why it's great to work for us...

Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:

• Workplaces & Office Space
• Sporting Venues & Stadium
• Attraction & Heritage Sites
• Public Sector & Defence
• Health, Care & Hospitals
• Schools, Colleges & Universities

Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.

That's why 87% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Education

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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