Operations Manager (FTC) - Food Retail - Cleaning and Security

COREcruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-vendor hospitality venue in London seeks an experienced Operations Manager for an immediate start. You will oversee cleaning and security teams, drive sustainable practices, and maintain excellent customer service. Ideal candidates should have prior leadership experience in procurement or retail. This role offers a salary of £60K plus benefits, with the potential for a permanent position for the right candidate.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a procurement or buying role, ideally within FMCG, Foodservice or Retail.
• Must be happy to work outside for extended periods.
• Must be ready for an immediate start.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Supervisors to ensure all daily cleaning and security tasks are met.
• Resolve operational challenges promptly.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Leadership and people skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Operations Manager (FTC) – IMMEDIATE START - Multi-Vendor Hospitality Venue - London –£60K + Benefits

My client is an iconic F&B hospitality venue who are seeking an Operations Manager to join their team. Where you will be overseeing cleaning & security teams, driving sustainable practices, maintaining excellent levels of customer service and ensuring a smooth-running operation.

This role requires an immediate start and weekend work – please only apply if you are happy to do this.

This is the perfect role for a high performing Operations Manager looking to join a reputable business who can offer greater responsibility and exposure, in order to progress their career. Whilst this is a FTC, there is the opportunity to be made permanent for the right person.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee Supervisors to ensure all daily cleaning and security tasks are carried out to the required standard.
• Ensure vendors are set up correctly each day and that Trader Regulations are enforced when necessary.
• Act as the main escalation point, resolving operational challenges promptly.
• Coordinate with external agencies to secure appropriate cleaning and security staffing.
• Provide open, supportive, and consultative leadership to motivate and guide the Security and Cleaning Teams.
• Maintain full compliance with all health and safety, cleanliness, and environmental standards across the site.
• Continuously review site logistics to ensure efficient ways of working, identifying improvements and implementing positive changes.
• Support budget management by monitoring activity and identifying opportunities for cost savings.
• Ensure all operations team members receive appropriate role‑specific training, including regular refresher training.
• Liaise with local police and emergency services when required, sharing relevant security information.

The Ideal Operations Manager Candidate:

• Proven experience in a procurement or buying role, ideally within FMCG, Foodservice or Retail.
• Strong leadership and people skills with good knowledge of HR processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with calm approach and strong problem‑solving skills.
• Must be happy to work outside for extended period of times.
• Must be happy to work weekends and be ready for an immediate start.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Joe at COREcruitment dot com