Role Overview & Specifications

Job Type: Perm

Town/City: Croydon

County: Greater London

Salary/rate: £55k - 60k per year + Company Car & performance bonus

Specialism: Executive Management

Job ref: VF114

Recruiter: Vicki Francis

Post Date: 24/03/2023



The Company



  • Nationally recognised group with numerous awards for innovation & quality.

  • Market leader within the contract catering sector.

The Package


  • £55,000 basic salary

  • Company car

  • Bonus scheme

  • 25 days holiday

The Job Role


  • Operations Manager with a support manager.

  • To manage the client experience, mobilise new business, and retain existing business.

  • To ensure food delivery is exceptional in every site.

  • To recruit, train, motivate, manage and develop your team to maximise talent.

The Requirements


  • A strong Operations Manager with experience in managing a minimum of 8 contracts.

  • Previous background as an Operations Manager within education contract catering is essential.

  • A Self-starter with a passion for people development.

  • The successful Operations Manager will have a strong commercial acumen to maximise revenue, as well as a sound understanding of revenue, budget and cost analysis.

The Location


  • South London and surrounding home counties

  • A regional ‘road based’ role within the above areas.



TH Contact Details

Consultant: Vicki Francis

Telephone: 07767 115364

Email: vicki@talenthive.co.uk

Web: www.talenthive.co.uk



We at Talent Hive are specialist recruiters within the Hospitality & Catering sector, if you would like a confidential chat about your career, please contact us on 0121 448 2260.

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About Talent Hive

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  • Headquarters: United States / United Kingdom
  • Company Size: 1,000+ employees
  • Trust Rating: 95 / 100 (Official Registry Audited)

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