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Education Catering Operations Director

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We are currently recruiting for experienced Operations Directors across our business. As Operations Director you will be responsible for delivering against our KPIs – Health and Safety, Retention, Quality and Finance. You will be expected to have the confidence and credibility to lead your teams and create strong client relationships, as well being commercially astute. You should be able to demonstrate evidence of supporting and developing a growing team, encouraging them to succeed and help you achieve your objectives. You will remain calm and focused, showing leadership and strength appropriate for your role as Director. If you believe in People, Perception, Passion, and Pride to grow our business this could be the position you are looking for.

Job Responsibility:

  • Delivering against KPIs – Health and Safety, Retention, Quality and Finance
  • Leading teams and creating strong client relationships

Requirements:

  • Background in client relationships and have a proven record in building and motivating teams, to meet key business targets
  • Successful progressive background in contract catering and hospitality
  • Strategic thinking and critical reasoning skills to set and implement the business strategy across the operations teams
  • Well-developed leadership skills, achieving results through others, building loyalty and a sense of belonging in the team
  • Exceptional communication skills (written/spoken/presentation) at all levels, both internally and externally
  • Commercially astute with a service delivery focus
What we offer:
  • Competitive salary + performance related bonus
  • Company Car / Car Allowance
  • Private Health Care for your family with BUPA
  • 33 Days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
  • Eligibility to join our Workplace Pension Scheme with Aviva
  • Death in Service benefit
  • Bespoke training and development
  • A range of discounts and benefits available from high street shops to holidays and cinemas

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Job Posted:
January 21, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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