Operations Director

Perm
Kent, Essex & East London
Kent
80000
Operational Roles
1272030
Will Gennard
12/08/2025
The Company
  • A company operated by industry professionals and bursting with passionate foodies.
  • Nationally recognition group with numerous awards for innovation & quality.
  • A market leader within the education contract catering sector.
 
The Package
  • Up to £80,000per annum
  • Company Car (BMW 3 series or equivalent)
  • 15% of salary bonus
  • Enhanced pension (6%)
  • Private medical insurance
  • 33 days annual leave
The Job Role
  • Operations Director to oversee 80 education contracts in East London, Essex & Kent
  • To manage 5 Operations Managers who oversee the food offering, service standards and client experience.
  • To recruit, train, motivate, manage and develop your team to maximise talent.
  • To report into an Divisional Director.
The Requirements
  • A proven Senior Operations Manager or Operations Director within contract catering
  • Previous background within contract catering is essential, be that in Education, B&I and/or Healthcare
  • A passionate foodie
  • The successful Operations Director will be a self-starter with a passion for people development.
  • A strong commercial acumen to maximise revenue, as well as a sound understanding of revenue, budget and cost analysis.
The Location
  • To be based in East London, Kent or Essex
  • A regional 'road based' role within the above areas.
Please note, due to the high volume of interest in this exciting opportunity, only successful candidates will be contacted
 
TH Contact Details
Consultant: Will Gennard
Telephone: 07817325879
Email: will@talenthive.co.uk
Web: www.talenthive.co.uk
Will Gennard

Managing Director

07817 325 879