Operations Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and enthusiastic Operations Manager to lead the operation of our schools based within the Peterborough/Cambridgeshire areas. Reporting to the Operations Director, you will be accountable for a large multi-trust.,

• Leading and coaching site managers and service champions within your patch


• Creating a platform for financial growth


• Excellent cost control


• Innovative menu planning with specified budgets


• Overseeing site management within your area of responsibility


• Recruiting and developing a high calibre of site managers


• Building internal and external relationships


• Regular liaison with clients


Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week

To be successful for the Operations Manager position, you will be from a catering background with relevant experience managing clients and leading diverse internal teams, including General Managers.,
• Proven experience in contract catering within a field-based role


• Leadership qualities, inspiring and motivating a large, diverse team


• Confidence with numbers


• Profit and loss management


• Experience within a similar sector is desirable
  
  Our Education division is dedicated to providing high-quality, nutritious, fresh, and sustainable food for our younger generation. We're 100% committed to supporting a healthy diet! At Taylor Shaw & Edwards & Blake, we're driven by the knowledge that young people deserve and need the best food for their wellbeing & development., Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK's leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:


• Workplaces & Office Space


• Sporting Venues & Stadiums


• Attraction & Heritage Sites


• Public Sector & Defence


• Health, Care & Hospitals


• Schools, Colleges & Universities


Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we're committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.

That's why 85% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!

Elior Celebrates Equality

Our aim is to celebrate a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion, continuing to make Elior a great place to work!

At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.

We offer a salary of £45k plus 15% KPI performance-related bonus and a company car

FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches, saving you time & money while ensuring you stay nourished & energised throughout the day.

Support Your Way of Life:

• Flexible Working: We offer full-time & part-time roles, with varying shift patterns across the business. Allowing colleagues the flexibility to balance their personal & professional commitments


• Hybrid Working Model: Collaborate & innovate in the office three days a week while enjoying focused work-from-home days


• Holiday Allowance: Relax & recharge with 33 days of holiday (inc bank holidays)


• Additional Holiday Purchase Option: Customise your time off by purchasing extra holidays


• Family Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave options


• Paid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two additional paid days for charity work


Big Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect:

• Opportunities for career progression while developing a close-knit community


Supporting You Through Life's Ups & Downs:

• Access mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefits


• Healthcare cover


Keeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind:

• Life assurance, workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle-to-work scheme