Regional Operations Manager
Catering - Education Sector
East London & Essex
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 Car allowance and bonus scheme
Work life balance
Our client is a leading provider of catering and hospitality services in the education sector, known for their dedication to quality, innovation, and excellence. Serving a wide range of educational institutions across the UK, they take pride in offering outstanding dining experiences that enrich the learning environment.
Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated, proactive and strategic Regional Operations Manager to lead the catering services across multiple educational sites within East London and Essex.
The Regional Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing operations, managing substantial budgets, and leading diverse teams to ensure top-tier service delivery. The Regional Operations Manager will play a crucial role and will be supported by senior managers in ensuring the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of these multimillion £ contracts.
This position requires an experienced professional with a catering background, who can lead a team, manage budgets, and uphold the highest standards of service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop & implement operational strategies that align with goals, ensuring the highest standards of service delivery, quality, and compliance across all educational sites.
- Oversee and manage multi-million-pound budgets, ensuring financial efficiency, accountability, and profitability.
- Lead, mentor, and motivate large teams across various locations, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture..
- Coordinate and streamline operations across multiple sites, ensuring consistency, reliability, and operational efficiency.
- Maintain & develop strong relationships with educational stakeholders, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of the either B&I or Education sector and successfully managed patch of business with a multi million £ budget
- It is vital you come from a similar background in multi-site catering management within the contract catering industry.
- Demonstrable success in managing multi-million-pound budgets and large, diverse teams.
- Strong leadership, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Be part of a forward-thinking company that values creativity, innovation, and excellence.
If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for operational excellence and have the experience and skills we are looking for, we want to hear from you.