Regional Operations Manager

Impact Food Group; Kings Hill; Presencial; GBP 50.000 - 53.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Car Allowance

Healthcare

Life assurance and company pension

Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

IFG Rewards discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Impact Food Group is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee a portfolio of school kitchens across England. This field-based role requires travel between sites, leading multi-site teams to deliver exceptional food, service and standards.

You will drive operational performance, manage budgets and contracts, and support Chef Managers with recruitment and day-to-day operations. A hands-on, data-driven leader with strong communication skills will fit well.

Formación

• Experience as an Area Manager or Operations Manager in contract or retail catering managing 8+ sites
• Strong people management skills and leadership of multi-site teams
• Excellent communication with kitchen teams up to senior stakeholders
• Knowledge of food quality, hygiene and compliance standards
• Ability to monitor and improve operational performance and financial outcomes across a portfolio

Responsabilidades

• Lead, motivate, and develop multi-site teams to deliver outstanding results
• Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders
• Monitor and improve operational performance across the portfolio
• Ensure food quality, hygiene, and compliance standards are consistently met
• Manage financial performance, including budgets, commercial and fixed-price contracts
• Support Chef Managers with recruitment, HR, and day-to-day operations
• Present data, reports, and insights to demonstrate operational success
• Travel between sites to oversee operations and ensure standards

Conocimientos

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

People management

Organisation

Data reporting

Multi-site operations

Budget management

Food service excellence

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

We're growing fast, and we're looking for an experienced Operations Manager to oversee a portfolio of schools, supporting our teams and ensuring exceptional food, service, and operational standards. This is a field-based role, so you'll need to be prepared to travel between sites., We are looking for a self-motivated, resilient, and highly organised multi-site Operations Manager with a background in high-quality food catering services. As an Operations Manager, you'll be the driving force behind multiple school kitchens, ensuring every site runs smoothly:

• Lead, motivate, and develop your teams to deliver outstanding results
• Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders
• Monitor and improve operational performance across your portfolio
• Ensure food quality, hygiene, and compliance standards are consistently met
• Manage financial performance, including budgets, commercial and fixed-price contracts
• Support Chef Managers with recruitment, HR, and day-to-day operations
• Present data, reports, and insights to demonstrate operational success
• Experience as an Area Manager or Operations Manager in contract or retail catering, managing at least 8 sites
• A proven track record of leading multi-site teams, with strong people management skills
• Confidence communicating with everyone-from kitchen teams to senior stakeholders
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively
• Strong proficiency with Office tools, spreadsheets, and presentations
• A passion for fresh, contemporary food and delivering outstanding service

You're a hands-on, results-driven manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You'll have:

We're looking for someone who leads by example, motivates teams, and genuinely cares about people and food.

Impact Food Group (IFG) is one of England's fastest-growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: £50,000 - £52,500 plus Car Allowance (£5,760)
• 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life assurance and company pension
• Healthcare
• Access to our online learning and development platform
• Employee wellbeing programme
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
• IFG Rewards high-street discounts
• Annual Summer Party with company awards

Please note: An interview and assessment will be part of the recruitment process. IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children, and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure and children’s barred list check, which IFG will pay for.