Regional Operations Leader — Leinster/Munster

Aramark (old); Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Food Services seeks an experienced Regional Manager to oversee Leinster operations on a fixed-term contract basis. You will lead Front Line Managers, drive client satisfaction and sustain service excellence across multiple sites.

The role requires strong P&L awareness, strategic leadership and a proven track record of developing teams, maintaining relationships and delivering financial commitments. Travel across the region is expected as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in contract services, retail operations, hospitality or facilities management at middle management level within a demanding environment.
• Operational management experience within a multi-site environment.
• Experience managing within a P&L environment.
• Excellent people management skills with a strong track record of developing and motivating teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with geographically dispersed teams.
• Customer-focused approach with the ability to build client, customer and employee relationships.
• Results-driven with proven ability to identify opportunities, solve problems and deliver innovative solutions.
• Strong presentation skills and the flexibility to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop a high-performing team of Front Line Managers across the region.
• Establish clear, consistent and effective communication channels across all sites.
• Build and maintain strong client and customer relationships, ensuring service expectations are understood and delivered.
• Support contract negotiations for new, retained and underperforming contracts, ensuring client requirements are fully understood.
• Deliver financial commitments across the region, including revenue, margin management, cost control and trading profit.
• Review and interpret key performance and metric reports relating to financial performance, labour productivity and food productivity.
• Ensure compliance with company systems, standards and processes across all operational areas.
• Collaborate with Front Line Managers, peers and internal partners to deliver the regional business plan.
• Oversee consumer relations activity, including completion of annual surveys as agreed with the Regional Operations Director.
• Take ownership of quality, health, safety and compliance activities across the region.
• Comply with the Business Conduct Policy at all times and promote a professional image of Aramark.

Skills

People management

Communication

Client relationships

Leadership

P&L awareness

Results-oriented

Strategic planning

Presentation skills

Job description

Aramark Food Services seeks an experienced Regional Manager to oversee Leinster operations on a fixed-term contract basis. You will lead Front Line Managers, drive client satisfaction and sustain service excellence across multiple sites.

The role requires strong P&L awareness, strategic leadership and a proven track record of developing teams, maintaining relationships and delivering financial commitments. Travel across the region is expected as part of the role.