Regional Catering Operations Manager

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance and pension

Benefits app

Annual leave increase

In-house events

Job summary

Aramark UK is recruiting an experienced Support Manager to oversee Education & Healthcare contracts across North and Northwest London, delivering high-service standards, compliant operations, and strong client relationships.

You will lead multi-site catering operations, drive financial performance, coach site teams, and report to senior leadership. The role is permanent, full-time with competitive salary and benefits, and emphasizes people-first service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing multi-site catering or similar operations.
• Strong financial acumen with budgeting, forecasts, and P&L awareness.
• Excellent leadership and people-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support multiple catering operations across the North and Northwest London region.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and drive customer satisfaction.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, and cost controls to achieve financial targets.
• Provide coaching and development to site managers and teams.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health and safety, and client standards.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and employee relations with HR.
• Produce management information and reports for clients and senior leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement across locations to maximise efficiency and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-site Ops

Budget Management

Client Relationships

Food Safety

Job description

Aramark UK is recruiting an experienced Support Manager to oversee Education & Healthcare contracts across North and Northwest London, delivering high-service standards, compliant operations, and strong client relationships.

You will lead multi-site catering operations, drive financial performance, coach site teams, and report to senior leadership. The role is permanent, full-time with competitive salary and benefits, and emphasizes people-first service.