Operations Manager

Operations Manager | North London Area, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Industry Competitive Salary + Bonus + Car Allowance

Are you the exceptional Operations Manager we are looking for?

We're seeking an inspiring and commercially astute Operations Manager to oversee operations across our range of education catering sites. This is a fantastic opportunity to drive operational excellence, and support our teams in delivering fresh, nutritious, and high-quality food experiences to schools and communities.

As a people-focused leader with a background in exceptional food service, you'll create a culture where individuals feel valued, supported, and empowered to deliver their best. By putting people at the heart of our success, you'll ensure our clients, customers, and colleagues all benefit from a shared commitment to excellence and care. We play an important part in students' learning and development, and we are looking for someone who shares our passion about ensuring that our future generations are provided with nutritious and delicious food, while also inspiring them to lead a healthier lifestyle.

We have won numerous awards for our service, including The Caterer's prestigious 'Best places to work in hospitality'. Our company has a passion for food quality and people development, so this is a great place for you to build your career in a supportive and professional environment.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing teams and driving business growth, as well as a background in contract catering. Experience and knowledge of the education sector is desirable.

The role will be based mainly in and around North London and the surrounding areas, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough but may also require travel to other Accent sites as required, as well as to our Surrey Head Office in Staines-upon-Thames.

If you are looking for a rewarding role as well as an employer who will invest in your career and development then look no further, apply right now and join our award winning team

Why join our Operations team?

• Competitive salaries with annual review
• Annual performance bonus
• Generous car allowance
• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance, company sick pay and pension
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Career development opportunities and study support
• Multiple Discounts on our Accent Engage platform - shops, restaurants, gifts, leisure and more
• HIT apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Team events, awards and competitions throughout the year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and financial support

What you'll be doing:-

• Successfully managing all units, delivering high standards and a first-class modern catering service
• Providing direct management and support to sites
• Managing budgets and costs effectively to achieve all targets
• Ensuring food quality and standards of service are met
• Completing audits, action plans and reviews
• Building strong and productive relationships with your clients
• Ensuring all HSE and Food Safety requirements are met

What you will bring:-

• Experience as an Operations Manager within contract catering, ideally within the education sector
• Proven ability to engage and communicate effectively with clients
• A hands-on leadership approach and a strong commitment to teamwork
• An innovative and creative approach
• Track record of implementing cost controls and cost saving initiatives
• Proven experience of driving standards across the business
• Excellent IT skills with great financial acumen including monthly trading accounts, budgets and site analysis
• An up to date knowledge of current food trends
• Excellent health and safety knowledge

Who are Accent Catering?

Accent Catering Services Ltd are one of the UK's leading contract caterers providing innovative food service solutions to a variety of Schools and Businesses.

We are a talented bunch of professionals who create bespoke catering provisions to suit each contract- no two are the same. We are independently owned, so you'll never be just another number to us. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we take pride in recognising every individual's contribution.

We are passionate about our people and invest in the training and development of our teams, actively encouraging career progression and giving our teams the tools they need to thrive in their job roles.

Accent Catering is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Please note that a DBS disclosure is required for this role.

Accent Catering have regularly been named in The Caterer's prestigious awards as one of the best places to work in hospitality. Don't miss your chance to become part of our award-winning team