Project Operations Manager

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

Job summary

A leading contract caterer in London is seeking a Project Operations Manager to direct and coordinate projects across multiple contracts. The role involves ensuring high standards in food service and operations while meeting financial targets. Candidates should have a proven track record in site management and be adept at motivating teams and managing client relationships.

Benefits

31 days holiday, life assurance, workplace pension

Free meals and coffee at work

Cycle-to-work scheme

Opportunities for career development and training programs

Two days paid leave for charity work

Qualifications

• Proven experience in site management with a track record of delivering exceptional food and service standards.
• Outstanding customer and client focus.
• Ability to adapt management style to motivate and get the best out of a team.

Responsibilities

• Supporting site managers with the development of operational projects.
• Delivering financial targets for projects.
• Ensuring compliance with finance, HR, EMS, and health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Customer focus

Team management

Planning

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Financial acumen

Knowledge of food trends

Job description

Lexington is an award-winning contract caterer that focuses on providing great food and service to customers.
To do this, we need fabulous people, and we work hard to create an environment where our team members feel engaged, inspired, valued, and enjoy what they do.

Working Environment

Lexington is an award-winning contract caterer that focuses on providing great food and service to customers.
We strive to create an environment where our team members feel engaged, inspired, valued, and enjoy their work.

Job Description

To direct and coordinate strategic projects across a contract or collection of contracts, including general operations, mobilisations, retention initiatives, and other contract-specific work. Maintain high standards of food service and overall performance while maximising efficiency and profitability.

Your key responsibilities as the Project Operations Manager will include:

1. Supporting site managers with the development of operational projects and addressing issues as needed.
2. Delivering financial targets for projects.
3. Ensuring compliance with finance, HR, EMS, and health and safety guidelines at each project.
4. Keeping projects on schedule with constructive support to clients and sites to meet expectations.
5. Taking accountability for operations or mobilisations where applicable.

Working Pattern: 40 Hours, Mon-Fri

Skills and Experience

The experience and knowledge we are seeking in a future Operations Manager include:

• Proven experience in site management with a track record of delivering exceptional food and service standards.
• Outstanding customer and client focus.
• Proven experience in managing a team effectively.
• Ability to adapt management style to motivate and get the best out of a team.
• Methodical approach with strong planning skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills with clients, managers, head chefs, and teams.
• Attention to detail and financial acumen are essential.
• Knowledge of current trends in the food industry.

Due to the evolving nature of our business, your job description may change over time. You may be asked to undertake other activities of a similar nature within your capabilities as directed by management.

Benefits

We offer a salary of up to £60,000 per annum, along with a wide range of benefits, including:

• 31 days holiday*, life assurance, workplace pension
• Free meals and coffee at work
• Option to buy additional holidays to support your lifestyle
• Free access to mental health first aiders and counselling sessions
• Free 24/7 GP service, nutritional and health experts, financial and legal support
• Discounts and cashback for supermarkets and retail outlets
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Discounts for cinemas, restaurants, hotels, holidays, and family days out
• Opportunities for career development and training programs
• Two days paid leave for charity work (pro-rata, including bank holidays)