Grazing – Operations Manager
Location: Bermondsey, London
Salary: £65,000 + benefits
This is not an average role. The Operations Manager will own the brief, lead and drive the catering services across multiple client sites and events, ensuring every experience is slick, seamless and memorable.
Main Responsibilities
- Coordinate multiple sites and events to ensure smooth operation
- Ensure every plate and interaction exceeds client expectations
- Lead, coach and inspire chefs, kitchen teams and front‑of‑house talent
- Set clear goals, provide constructive feedback and motivate high performance
- Take responsibility for budgets and financial performance to drive profitability
- Control food and labour costs while identifying efficiencies
- Maintain training, safety and financial records to meet compliance and audit requirements
Person Specification
- 3–5 years of experience in operations or senior management within contract catering
- Strong leadership, a passion for food, and the ability to inspire trust and growth
- Highly organised with excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
- Calm under pressure, proactive and solutions‑focused
- Commercially astute with a creative flair and strategic mindset
Benefits
- Contributory pension scheme
- Career development opportunities through Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
- Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits for you and immediate family
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and more
- Discounts on food shopping at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and others
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets
- Cash rewards for spending with partner brands
- Free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- Discounts and offers shareable with friends and family
About Us
As part of Compass, we feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with an industry leader, and benefit from competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled learning opportunities.
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!
