Senior Operations Manager - High-end Caterer

COREcruitment; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in London is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to lead high-profile events in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in high-end catering, exceptional leadership abilities, and excellent logistical planning skills. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities for overtime. Interested candidates should apply or send their CV to a representative.

Qualifications

• Proven background in high-end catering or events.
• Confident leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent logistical planning and multi-tasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations for a portfolio of events from planning to post-event review.
• Collaborate with sales, kitchen, and logistics teams to deliver seamless experiences.
• Oversee on-site event execution, ensuring service and quality exceed expectations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Logistical planning

Communication skills

Financial awareness

Job description

Senior Operations Manager - High-end Caterer, London, £45,000 - £55,000 + Overtime + Benefits

An exciting opportunity for a dynamic Senior Operations Manager to lead the planning and delivery of high-profile events within a premium, fast-paced catering and hospitality environment.This role is perfect for someone who thrives under pressure, brings strong leadership to teams, and has a sharp eye for detail, creativity, and logistics.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead operations for a portfolio of events from planning to post-event review
• Collaborate with sales, kitchen, and logistics teams to deliver seamless experiences
• Oversee on-site event execution, ensuring service and quality exceed expectations
• Supervise and support a team of Operations Managers, Supervisors, and freelance staff
• Manage budgets, supplier relationships, and post-event reconciliations
• Champion sustainability initiatives and ensure compliance with Health & Safety standard

What You Bring:

• Proven background in high-end catering or events
• Confident leadership and people management skills
• Excellent logistical planning and multi-tasking ability
• A collaborative approach and strong communication skills
• Financial awareness and a drive for continuous improvement

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Marlene at COREcruitment dot com

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