School Venue Operations Manager (Hiring Immediately)

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the UK, where you'll manage client relationships and drive sales in the hospitality sector. This role offers a chance to utilize your skills in a dynamic environment with opportunities for career development and a range of attractive benefits.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Digital GP access

Exclusive travel discounts

Food shopping discounts

Cash rewards on spending

Free wellness classes

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality management required.
• Ability to work within brand guidelines.
• Proven track record in sales growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional service to clients and manage contractual relationships.
• Drive hospitality operations to exceed customer expectations.
• Review business performance ensuring financial targets are met.

Skills

Hospitality management

Team leadership

Sales growth

Communication skills

Budget management

Commercial awareness

IT and computer literacy

Job description

Job Description

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and more
• Food shopping discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and others
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Cash rewards on spending, redeemable across various brands
• Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
• Share discounts and offers with friends and family

What you'll be doing:

Provide exceptional service to clients, manage client and contractual relationships ensuring compliance with company policies, and drive hospitality operations to exceed customer expectations. Generate sales leads and promote revenue growth with a focus on profit maximization.

Review business performance, ensure financial targets are met, and demonstrate commercial value to reports and leadership, aligning with the company's vision and strategy.

Who you are:

• Experience in hospitality management with team leadership skills
• Ability to work within brand guidelines
• Experience in highly commercial, price-sensitive markets
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proven track record in sales growth and business retention
• Background in foodservice or similar
• Experience with budget management and profit & loss responsibility
• Effective communication with senior stakeholders
• Commercial awareness
• IT and computer literacy

About Us

As part of Compass, you'll help feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections across around 6,000 venues. Join us for a rewarding career with industry leaders, competitive pay, great perks, and extensive learning opportunities at one of the UK's largest businesses.

Job Reference: com/2406/40453001/52746297/SU #Independent

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities for career advancement. We celebrate diverse talents, backgrounds, and abilities, ensuring our colleagues feel valued, empowered, and able to reach their full potential.