Operations Manager

ZipRecruiter; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the catering sector is seeking an Operations Manager to lead and inspire teams across multiple school sites. This dynamic role requires a passion for food service and the ability to foster strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing operations within a contract catering environment, ensuring exceptional service delivery and financial management. With a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a commitment to employee development, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in the food culture of schools.

Benefits

Car Allowance

25 Days Annual Leave

Life Assurance

Company Pension Scheme

BUPA Healthcare

Employee Wellbeing Platform

Online Learning Platform

Salary Sacrifice Electric Car Scheme

High Street Discounts

Annual Summer Party

Qualifications

• Experience managing at least 8 sites in a catering environment.
• Strong financial management and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations for multiple school sites and manage chef managers.
• Build professional relationships with clients and suppliers.

Skills

Team Management

Client Relationship Management

Financial Management

Food Service Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Motivational Skills

Education

Experience in Operations Management

Experience in Contract Catering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Role: Operations Manager
Salary: £52.5k plus Car Allowance (£5760) & Great Benefits
Location: Melton Mowbray and surrounding areas (Leicestershire/Nottinghamshire)

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 oversees a portfolio of schools and is field-based, so you will need to be prepared to travel to support your teams 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, having managed 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. Comfort conversing at all levels, from the kitchen to the boardroom.
4. A self-motivated, resilient, and highly organized manager with an understanding of how to prioritize effectively.
5. Proficiency with the Office suite, including producing 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 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 this in your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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