Regional Ops Leader: Multi-Site School Catering

Impact Food Group; East Malling; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance (£5,760)

25 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Life assurance

Company pension

Healthcare

Learning & development platform

Wellbeing programme

Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

IFG Rewards discounts

Annual Summer Party

Job summary

Impact Food Group is seeking a Regional Operations Manager to lead a portfolio of schools across Kent, South East London, and East Sussex. This field-based role requires travel between sites, with a 45-hour work week and 52 working weeks per year.

The role offers a salary from £50,000 to £52,500 per annum, plus a car allowance of £5,760. You will oversee food quality, service, and operational standards while supporting Chef Managers and driving performance.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Area Manager or Operations Manager in contract or retail catering, managing at least 8 sites.
• Proven track record of leading multi-site teams with strong people management skills.
• Confidence communicating with kitchen teams to senior stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise effectively.
• Strong proficiency with Office tools, spreadsheets, and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop teams to deliver outstanding results.
• Build relationships with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Monitor and improve operational performance across your portfolio.
• Ensure food quality, hygiene, and compliance standards are met.
• Manage budgets and contracts including fixed-price arrangements.
• Support Chef Managers with recruitment, HR, and day-to-day operations.
• Present data, reports, and insights to demonstrate success.

Skills

Area Manager/Operations Manager exp

8+ sites management

People management

Stakeholder communication

Organisational skills

Office tools

Fresh food & service focus

Tools

Office tools

Spreadsheets

Presentations

Job description

Impact Food Group is seeking a Regional Operations Manager to lead a portfolio of schools across Kent, South East London, and East Sussex. This field-based role requires travel between sites, with a 45-hour work week and 52 working weeks per year.

The role offers a salary from £50,000 to £52,500 per annum, plus a car allowance of £5,760. You will oversee food quality, service, and operational standards while supporting Chef Managers and driving performance.