Head of Operations

4791349
  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Manchester
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Office And Administration Management
  • Industry

    Education & Training
  • Pay

    55k per annum

Head of Operations

Head of Operations – Catering & Hospitality
Salary: £55,500 per annum
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Length – 3 months * potential to extend
Location: Manchester

We are seeking an experienced and driven Head of Operations to lead and oversee our catering and hospitality operations across multiple sites. This is a senior leadership role requiring strong operational expertise, commercial awareness, and the ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic and hands-on leadership across all catering and hospitality sites
  • Oversee daily operations, ensuring exceptional service delivery and consistency
  • Lead, manage, and develop site managers and operational teams.
  • Drive performance against KPIs, budgets, and compliance standards
  • Ensure all sites meet food safety, health & safety, and hospitality best practices
  • Manage staffing levels, rota planning, and workforce performance
  • Identify opportunities for operational improvement, efficiency, and growth
  • Act as a senior operational contact for internal and external stakeholders
Essential Requirements
  • Proven multi-site operations experience within catering and hospitality
  • Strong team management and leadership experience at a senior level
  • Demonstrable operational management experience in a hospitality-led environment
  • Recognised hospitality and/or catering qualifications or certifications
  • Solid understanding of food safety, compliance, and service standards
  • Commercially minded with strong organisational and communication skills
  • Ability to work at pace and manage multiple priorities.
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary of £55,500 per annum
  • Immediate start available
  • Opportunity to lead and shape a growing, dynamic operation
  • A senior leadership role with real autonomy and impact

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