About the Role
Due to continued business growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced Operations Support Managers to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with the Operations Manager, supporting a portfolio of sites within your region.
Job Title: Operations Support Manager
Area Covering: Reading, Basingstoke, Camberley, Newbury & Winchester Area
Working Days: Monday to Friday
Shifts & Working Hours: 45 hours per week
Working Weeks: 52 weeks per year (25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays)
Pay Details: £40,000 per year plus car allowance of £3,840 per year (paid monthly)
Benefits: Bonus potential of up to 10% (Discretionary) of salary based on performance, free meals on shift, uniform, pension and other great company benefits
Responsibilities
* Manage, inspire, and engage teams
* Understand, track, and drive the schools’ restaurant profit contribution, balancing commercial performance with quality and service
* Build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders to help deliver our shared goal of feeding more students, better food
Qualifications
* Experience managing at least four sites, supporting and guiding Chef Managers in the smooth day-to-day running of each location, while also building and maintaining strong client relationships.
* A chef by trade, with a hands‑on approach and a willingness to step into the kitchen whenever needed.
* Confident communicating at all levels, from the kitchen through to the boardroom.
* Self‑motivated, resilient, and highly organised, with a strong ability to prioritise effectively.
* Confident using the Microsoft Office suite, with strong skills in creating clear, professional spreadsheets and presentations that effectively showcase performance and results.
Benefits
We’ll give you the opportunity to grow and build a career you can be proud of.
You’ll have access to a wide range of free qualifications and ongoing development opportunities, as well as a staff discount scheme across over 850 retailers.
We also run monthly incentives, giving our top-performing teams the chance to win shopping vouchers and other rewards.
Legal and Equal Opportunity Statement
IFG is committed to the safeguarding of children and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, which IFG will pay for.
IFG is a committed equal opportunities employer. If you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail it within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.
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