Operations Manager
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Position 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.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Operations Manager roles across Talent Hive's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £55,000 - £60,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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