Head of Operations
Catering - Independent Education Sector
London & South England
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 - DOE Car allowance and bonus scheme
Exceptional benefits
Our client is the prominent provider of catering and hospitality services within the education sector, renowned for their commitment to quality, innovation, and excellence. Serving multiple educational institutions across the UK, they pride themselves on delivering exceptional dining experiences that enhance the learning environment.
Role:
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Head of Operation to lead the catering and hospitality services across multiple educational sites.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing large-scale operations, managing substantial budgets, and leading diverse teams to ensure top-tier service delivery. The Senior 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 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 combined value of circa £15m+
- 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.