Regional Education Catering Operations Leader

Compass Group PLC; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider seeks an experienced Regional Operations Manager to lead and develop multi-site teams in the education sector. This role involves managing high-quality food services, ensuring compliance, and driving commercial performance. The ideal candidate will possess proven leadership, stakeholder management skills, and financial acumen, making a significant impact in the operational excellence of educational catering. Competitive pay and numerous perks await at this recognized industry leader.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Contributory pension scheme

Digital GP access

Exclusive travel discounts

Discounts on groceries

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards on spending

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing multi-site operations within catering, hospitality, retail or facilities services.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Commercially astute with a demonstrable track record of delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and inspire multi-site catering teams.
• Ensure compliance with training records, logbooks and operational standards.
• Manage budgets, forecasts and financial cycles.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Commercial acumen

Team leadership

Education

Degree in business, hospitality or a related discipline

Job description

A leading catering service provider seeks an experienced Regional Operations Manager to lead and develop multi-site teams in the education sector. This role involves managing high-quality food services, ensuring compliance, and driving commercial performance. The ideal candidate will possess proven leadership, stakeholder management skills, and financial acumen, making a significant impact in the operational excellence of educational catering. Competitive pay and numerous perks await at this recognized industry leader.