Senior Contract Catering Manager

6 days ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Illume Recruitment Full time

Operations Director Contract Catering - £80-90k

Illume Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Operations Manager within the Contract Catering sector to take on a challenging role as Operations Director. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of managing commercial accounts and a minimum of 5 years experience in a senior management role within Contract Catering.

The successful candidate will be responsible for a portfolio of contracts with a combined annual turnover in the region of £25m. This will involve building strong stakeholder relationships, managing commercial accounts, and driving business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a portfolio of contracts with a combined annual turnover of £25m
  • Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
  • Drive business growth through commercial account management
  • Develop and implement commercial strategies to increase revenue and profitability

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5 years experience in a senior management role within Contract Catering
  • Strong stakeholder relationships
  • Managed a patch of business with a combined turnover of £15m+
  • Extensive experience in managing commercial accounts

About Illume Recruitment:

Illume Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in Contract Catering and hospitality roles. We work closely with our clients to understand their needs and provide tailored recruitment solutions.



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