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Job Introduction
We ensure youre rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
* Contributory pension scheme
* Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
* Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
* Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
* Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsburys, Morrisons and many more
* Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
* Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
* Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
* You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
University of Worcester - Operations Manager
Looking for your next step... Join a growing catering team as the new Operations Manager.
If you want to support the growth and development of the catering department then this role is for you.
We are seeking an ambitious Operations Manager to drive footfall, hospitality business and student experience across the Universities four campuses
If you have the drive to grow, want to be a part of the student experience here at Worcester with the following benefits, please apply.
The Role
This is a key leadership role, responsible for shaping and delivering the catering and hospitality vision. Youll lead your team to provide exceptional daily service across the campus outlets and a rich hospitality calendar that includes formal dinners, open days, welcome events and celebrations.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leadership: Inspire and develop your team to deliver an exceptional service experience for all staff and students onsite.
* Commercial Excellence: Deliver financial targets, identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency, and ensure both operational and commercial success is achieved.
* Innovation & Engagement: Work with the senior management team to develop and deliver an exciting engagement plan to include pop-ups, interactive sessions and events. Drive student engagement through these; feedback forums, and student committees to ensure the offer evolves with their needs.
* People Development: Recruit, train, and inspire talented individuals, embedding a culture of pride, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
* Operational Excellence: Uphold the highest standards of health & safety, compliance, food quality and service across the operation.
About You
Youll bring proven experience of leading teams to success, ideally within education, hospitality, or a similar sector. Commercially astute and operationally excellent, youll have:
* A strategic mindset with the ability to deliver day-to-day excellence while shaping long-term vision
* A genuine passion for food, drink and service
* Influential leadership skills, able to create and nurture an environment that emphasis motivation, empowerment, teamwork and a passion for service
* Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets
* Flexibility, resilience, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, community-focused environment
About Us
As part of Compass youll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UKs biggest businesses.
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!
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