We're growing fast, and we're looking for an experienced Operations Manager to oversee a portfolio of schools, supporting our teams and ensuring exceptional food, service, and operational standards. This is a field-based role, so you'll need to be prepared to travel between sites.
Responsibilities
* Lead, motivate, and develop your teams to deliver outstanding results
* Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders
* Monitor and improve operational performance across your portfolio
* Ensure food quality, hygiene, and compliance standards are consistently met
* Manage financial performance, including budgets, commercial and fixed-price contracts
* Support Chef Managers with recruitment, HR, and day-to-day operations
* Present data, reports, and insights to demonstrate operational success
Qualifications
* Experience as an Area Manager or Operations Manager in contract or retail catering, managing at least 8 sites
* A proven track record of leading multi-site teams, with strong people management skills
* Confidence communicating with everyone—from kitchen teams to senior stakeholders
* Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively
* Strong proficiency with Office tools, spreadsheets, and presentations
* A passion for fresh, contemporary food and delivering outstanding service
Benefits
* 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays
* Life assurance and company pension
* Healthcare
* Access to our online learning and development platform
* Employee wellbeing programme
* Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
* IFG Rewards high‑street discounts
* Annual Summer Party with company awards
Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure and children's barred list check, which IFG will pay for.
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