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Catering Operations Manager

Buckinghamshire
£55k – £60k/yr
Posted about 16 hours ago
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Operations Manager - Milton Keynes - £60k

Are you a passionate and supportive Operations Manager within the Contract Catering sector who has a passion for providing a 5* service to all your clients, with food to match, whilst also having the ability to drive sales and look after the bottom line? If so, then I want to hear from you.

I am currently recruiting an experienced Operations Manager for an independent Contract Cater who have a strong focus on the quality of their food and development of their people. This role is not for the faint hearted – you will be responsible for 10 very different contracts, each with their own demands and business requirements.

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The ideal Operations Manager will have the following knowledge/experience:

  • Experience in a senior management role, within Contract Catering
  • Great understanding of the client’s needs
  • Managed a patch of business with at least 6 sites
  • Strong retail business experience, up to date with the latest trends with strong financial acumen

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In return for your hard work, you will receive a generous salary package of up to £60k plus car allowance

If you feel this is the Operations Manager role for you, then apply today to avoid missing out on this fantastic opportunity.

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Skills

Operations Management
Contract Catering
Client Needs Understanding
Business Management
Retail Business Experience
Financial Acumen

Location

Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom

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