Operations Manager- Education Catering

ZipRecruiter; Telford; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent catering company in Telford is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee educational sites. Responsibilities include managing operations, training staff, and driving sales. Candidates should have operational management experience, especially within the education sector, and live nearby. A passion for food trends and strong financial acumen are essential for success. This is a full-time position offering a salary of £55k, along with benefits including 25 days annual leave and a health scheme.

Benefits

25 days Annual Leave

Cash back health scheme

Pension

Qualifications

• Previous Operational Management experience, particularly within the Education sector.
• Live within a short commutable distance of the Telford/Shrewsbury area.
• Genuine passion for food and up-to-date with current food trends.
• Confident in training staff and leading teams.
• Experience of increasing sales in units and attending client meetings.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to manage budgets and client relationships.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational management of educational catering sites.
• Train new starters and existing staff.
• Manage client relationships and attend meetings.
• Drive the business forward and troubleshoot.

Skills

Operational Management

Training Staff

Financial Acumen

Client Management

Sales Increase

Communication Skills

Job description

Overview

Operations Manager - Independent Catering Company - Telford/Shrewsbury area - £55k with car or car allowance. 25 days Annual Leave, Cash back health scheme, Pension.

My client is an independent contract catering company who are passionate about providing an exceptional catering service to their clients, covering the education, B&I, and healthcare sectors.

An opportunity has arisen for an Operations Manager to oversee education sites which consists of a mix of Primary & Secondary Schools in the TELFORD/SHREWSBURY area.

My client is only looking for candidates who live in a short commutable distance within the TELFORD/SHREWSBURY area.

Responsibilities

• Operational management experience, particularly within the Education sector. You will be confident training new starters and existing staff as well as having previous experience of increasing sales in units. You will also be confident attending client meetings and potential clients.
• You will also be involved in training staff and troubleshooting as well as assisting with mobilisation of new contracts.
• You will have effective communication skills and strong financial acumen. My client is looking for someone who is able to drive the business forward, hit the ground running and manage clients effectively.
• The successful candidate will come from a quality focused contract catering company and Operation/Area Management experience within the Education sector.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Previous Operational Management experience, particularly within the Education sector.
• Live within a short commutable distance of the TELFORD/SHREWSBURY area.
• Genuine passion for food and up-to-date with current food trends.
• Confident in training staff and leading teams, with ability to train new starters.
• Experience of increasing sales in units and attending client meetings.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to manage budgets and client relationships.
• Effective communication skills and capability to drive the business forward.

If you have the relevant experience and are interested in this position, please email your CV.