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Operations Manager

United Kingdom, Taunton · Job Posted June 29, 2026
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Impact Food Group (IFG) is one of England’s fastest-growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment. Our brands include Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison, and Dolce, reflecting our breadth of experience and reach across the school catering sector. We’re growing fast, and we’re looking for an experienced Operations Manager to oversee a portfolio of schools, supporting our teams and ensuring exceptional food, service, and operational standards. This is a field-based role, so you’ll need to be prepared to travel between sites.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead, motivate, and develop your teams to deliver outstanding results
  • Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders
  • Monitor and improve operational performance across your portfolio
  • Ensure food quality, hygiene, and compliance standards are consistently met
  • Manage financial performance, including budgets, commercial and fixed-price contracts
  • Support Chef Managers with recruitment, HR, and day-to-day operations
  • Present data, reports, and insights to demonstrate operational success

Requirements

  • Experience as an Area Manager or Operations Manager in contract or retail catering, managing at least 8 sites
  • A proven track record of leading multi-site teams, with strong people management skills
  • Confidence communicating with everyone—from kitchen teams to senior stakeholders
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively
  • Strong proficiency with Office tools, spreadsheets, and presentations
  • A passion for fresh, contemporary food and delivering outstanding service

What we offer

  • 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Life assurance and company pension
  • Healthcare
  • Access to our online learning and development platform
  • Employee wellbeing programme
  • Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
  • IFG Rewards high-street discounts
  • Annual Summer Party with company awards

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