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Operations Manager - South West - Bristol, Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Wales
* £50,000 - £65,000 per annum
* Company Car / Allowance
* Bonus
* Private Healthcare
Responsibilities
* Lead the day-to-day operations across multiple catering sites throughout the Southwest, ensuring consistent service excellence.
* Support and mentor a team of Unit Managers to deliver high standards across all locations.
* Develop and inspire high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and collaboration.
* Oversee recruitment across your portfolio, ensuring the right people are hired at the right time.
* Build and maintain strong, proactive client relationships across your geographic area, acting as a trusted partner.
* Ensure full contract compliance while maximising profitability, enhancing client satisfaction, and driving retention.
* Manage financial performance including budget planning, forecasting, and effective cost control measures.
* Promote exceptional food quality, uphold safety standards, and drive continuous innovation in service delivery.
* Lead the mobilisation of new contracts and contribute to tender processes and bid development as required.
* Champion best practices across HR, health & safety, compliance, and sustainability throughout all operations.
Qualifications
* Demonstrated experience in a mid-level, multi-site operations role within the contract catering or wider hospitality sector.
* Strong commercial focus with a solid track record in managing P&L performance across multiple contracts.
* Confident and effective leader with outstanding communication and team-building skills.
* Skilled in managing challenging conversations with professionalism, empathy, and clarity.
* Analytical and commercially astute, using data insights to make informed, strategic decisions.
* Flexible and mobile, with the ability to travel frequently throughout South West England as required.
* A genuine passion for food, people development, and delivering a best-in-class customer experience.
About Compass Group UK&I
Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
Job details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Food and Beverage Services
Compass Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
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