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Senior Operations Manager, Quick Service Restaurant (QSR)

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Hospitality | UK wide
to £70,000 + benefits Ref: 10366
The Company
We're working with a high-growth, food & beverage group that is redefining what great QSR looks like. With revenues growing year on year and big plans for expansion, this is a business built on passion, pace and opportunity. They're growing fast, opening new sites across the UK and looking for talented people who want to grow with them.
The Role
This newly created role is a standout opportunity for a driven, hands-on operator who wants to grow with an ambitious brand. As Senior Operations Manager, you'll take ownership of new store openings across the UK from identifying the right sites to building high-performing teams and ensuring smooth, profitable launches.
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You'll have full P&L accountability and a real input into how the stores run day-to-day, working closely with restaurant leaders to deliver operational excellence and consistently great guest experiences. You'll be a key player in scaling the brand, leading recruitment, developing talent, and creating a culture that's fast-paced, supportive and success-driven.
If you love the buzz of QSR, take pride in high standards and enjoy seeing your ideas come to life across multiple sites, this is a role where you'll make a visible impact.
The Person
You'll already be thriving in a multi-site operations role within the QSR sector and looking for your next challenge. Commercially sharp and results-focused, you'll combine strong financial and analytical skills with an understanding of what makes a great customer experience. You'll be an inspirational leader who knows how to build, motivate and develop people, with a genuine passion for food, service and growth. Above all, you're ambitious, not just for your stores, but for your own career. This is an opportunity to help shape the future of a fast-moving, rapidly growing group where talent is recognised and progression is real.


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If you're ready to take on a career-defining challenge in a business that rewards pace, performance and potential, apply now. Please attach your CV in Word format, quoting reference 10366, and include your current remuneration details.
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