Operations Manager - Contract Catering

Illume Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Illume Recruitment is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to manage a multi-site contract catering patch across London and the Home Counties. The role focuses on delivering outstanding client service, growing sales, and safeguarding profitability across an initial 8-site portfolio.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years in a senior management role within contract catering, with proven experience in managing multiple clients and complex financial contracts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a senior management role in contract catering.
• Experience managing multiple clients.
• Managed a patch with turnover of £6m+.
• Extensive experience managing financial contracts.
• Strong knowledge of hospitality and retail units.

Responsibilities

• Oversee an initial 8-site patch across London and Home Counties with growth planned, ensuring 5* service while driving sales and profitability.

Skills

Multi-site management

Client relationship management

Leadership

Financial contract management

Hospitality & retail knowledge

Job description

Operations Manager - London & Home Counties - £60-70k

£7,200 car allowance and all travel expensed

Are you an experienced Multi-Site Manager or Operations Manager with B&I experience who has a passion for providing a 5* service to all of your clients, whilst also increasing sales and looking after the bottom line? If so, then I want to hear from you.

Due to business growth, I am currently recruiting an Operations Manager for an independent Contract Caterer, who really focus on their client relationships, food and people. You will look after an initial patch of business made up of 8 sites, which will grow over the coming months.

The ideal Operations Manager will have the following knowledge/ experience;

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior management role, within Contract Catering
• Experience managing multiple clients
• Managed a patch of business with a combined turnover of £6m+
• Extensive experience managing various financial contracts
• Strong knowledge of both hospitality and retail units

Your patch will cover London and the home counties, so someone with a driving licence will be required.