Operations Manager

Impact Food Group; Ottershaw; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is looking for an experienced Operations Manager to oversee multiple sites. The successful candidate will manage teams, build strong client relationships, and deliver high standards in contract catering. Strong leadership skills and a background in managing at least 8 sites are essential. The role also offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and various employee benefits, including healthcare and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Car Allowance

25 days annual leave

Life assurance

BUPA Healthcare

Employee wellbeing platform

Qualifications

• Experience as an Area Manager or Operations Manager in catering managing at least 8 sites.
• Ability to manage chef managers and assist with client relationships and HR matters.
• Strong self-motivation and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team management

Client relationship building

Financial management

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Operations Manager

£50,000 - £52,500plus Car Allowance, Bonus & Great Benefits

Location : Weybridge / Woking / Chertsey

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 identity. We tirelessly learn, develop and make improvements in every way, every day.

Delivered by our distinct and industry leading brands ; Innovate, Hutchison, Cucina and Chapter One , we cater for over 600,000 students. To find out more visit our website

Due to continued business growth an exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced Operations Manager to join the team- this role is overseeing a portfolio of schools. This role is a field based role, 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 an excellent food catering services to join our business.

Responsibilities

• Manage, inspire, and engage our teams
• Meet with clients to build strong, professional relationships with internal and external individuals, 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 exceptional standards
• Demonstrate strong motivation skills with a ‘lead by example’ approach
• Deliver financial management skills - commercial and fixed price

Qualifications

• A background as an Area Manager / Operation's Manager within a contract catering or a retail catering environment you will have managed at least 8 sites
• Day to day management and guidance of the chef managers running the sites including in supporting with client relationships, Recruitment and HR matters
• You will be comfortable conversing at all levels, from the kitchen to the board room
• We are after a self-motivated, resilient, and highly organised manager; with an understanding of how to prioritise effectively
• You won’t be afraid of the Office suite and will be a dab hand at producing spreadsheets and presentations to show how well you’re doing

Benefits

• 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 highstreets discounts
• Annual Summer Party with company awards

Additional Details

IFG are 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!