Operations Manager

ZipRecruiter; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Operations Manager to oversee a portfolio of schools in the Leighton Buzzard area. This role involves managing teams, building client relationships, and ensuring exceptional service standards in contract catering. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in multi-site management, financial acumen, and a passion for quality food service. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing organization dedicated to improving food culture in schools. Join a team that values its people and offers great benefits, including a competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Car Allowance

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

• Experienced Operations Manager in contract catering managing multiple sites.
• Strong financial management and leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations across multiple school sites, ensuring high standards.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients and suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Financial Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Experience in Contract Catering

Management Experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Role: Operations Manager
Salary: £50-55k plus Car Allowance ( £5760) & Great Benefits
Location: Aylesbury, Leighton Buzzard and surrounding areas

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 the team. This role is overseeing a portfolio of schools and is field-based, so you will need to be prepared to travel to support your teams out in the business.

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

Can you...

1. Manage, inspire, and engage our teams?
2. Meet with clients to build strong, professional relationships with internal and external individuals, service providers, suppliers, and businesses?
3. Demonstrate passion and knowledge of great contemporary fresh food and service?
4. Deliver exceptional senior management operations in a contract catering environment for a range of senior clients with exceptional standards?
5. Demonstrate strong motivation skills with a ‘lead by example' approach?
6. Deliver financial management skills - commercial and fixed price?

What can you bring?

The experience and knowledge we are looking for includes:

1. A background as an Area Manager/ Operations Manager within a contract catering or retail catering environment managing at least 8 sites.
2. Day to day management and guidance of the chef managers running the sites, including support with client relationships, recruitment, and HR matters.
3. Comfortable conversing at all levels, from the kitchen to the board room.
4. A self-motivated, resilient, and highly organised manager with an understanding of how to prioritise effectively.
5. Proficiency in the Office suite, including producing spreadsheets and presentations.

What we'd love to give you…

1. Competitive salary up to £55k+ plus a Car Allowance (£5760).
2. 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays.
3. Life assurance & company pension scheme.
4. BUPA Healthcare.
5. Access to our extensive online Learning platform and development opportunities.
6. An employee wellbeing platform.
7. Access to a salary sacrifice electric car scheme.
8. IFG rewards for high street discounts.
9. Annual Summer Party with company awards.

Additional Details

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

We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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