Job Description
Operations Manager- Contract Catering with Education
* £55,000 to £60,000
* Car/allowance
* Company laptop and mobile
* Meals on duty
* Pension and healthcare
* Contracted to working 52 weeks per year
Company Information- We are currently working with a specialist contract caterer within education based in the North of London and Hertfordshire, not only established in the Industry but also requiring an Operations Manager due to growth of Business.
Duties for Operations Manager – Overseeing and managing up to 25 primary and secondary schools across North London and Hertfordshire. Schools ranging from State, Academy and Trust.
With the assistance of the support team of four, you will be working closely with each site and their clients ensuring food, service and general site accounts are hitting the mark and delivering for both the pupils and the clients alike.
Operations Manager Other duties include
·Ensuring that all financial targets are met and exceeded with regards to revenue and profit
·Team management and development.
Client relations and contract retention
·Comply with statutory and legal requirements for Health & Safety, Fire, Licensing and Food Handling and ensure that yourself and all members of the team are aware of and working in accordance with these requirements
·Active role in sales tender proposals and presentations including supporting the sales process and contract negotiations
* Develop food standards and initiatives to deliver on going food innovation
* Mobilisation of new business in line with the planned timetable
* Compiling budget in line with each site requirement.
The ideal Operations Manager-
* Previous background in education catering
* A customer/ client focused approach
* True Foodie/passionate about food and service
* Team building and motivational skills
* Essential to have a full driving licence
* Clear DBS background and check required, due to nature of the contracts and safe guarding needs.
Please note only suitable candidates with the required experience will be contacted.
