Restaurant Associates UK
Regional Operations Manager
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We're looking for an experienced Regional Operations Manager to join the Restaurant Associates team, leading a diverse portfolio of premium catering operations across eight UK locations.
As Regional Operations Manager, you'll have overall responsibility for the performance of eight locations. You'll provide strategic leadership, coaching and support while ensuring operational standards, financial performance and client satisfaction remain consistently high.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead and support the operational performance of eight sites across the region.
- Manage, coach and develop direct-reports.
- Deliver outstanding client relationships and service excellence across multiple contracts.
- Drive financial performance, ensuring budgets, forecasting and cost controls are achieved.
- Identify opportunities for growth and continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with company standards, health & safety and food safety requirements.
- Work collaboratively with clients and internal stakeholders to deliver commercial success.
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What You'll Need To Succeed
- A successful background in multi-site or multi-outlet operational leadership.
- Experience managing operations with an annual turnover of £4 million or more.
- A track record of leading multiple locations, regions or clusters.
- Experience managing diverse client portfolios and building long-term client relationships.
- Strong commercial awareness with excellent budgeting, forecasting and financial management skills.
- Outstanding communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- A passion for developing people and creating high-performing teams.
Benefits
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
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- Contributory pension scheme
- Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
- Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
- Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
- Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
- Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
We're particularly interested in candidates who have already operated successfully in a Regional Operations Manager role or are currently leading a significant multi-site operation with comparable scale and complexity.
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