Operations Director - Education – £70,000 - £80,000 + package
My client is looking to bring an Operations Director in to join this established state education caterer to take overall responsibility for the catering services for a portfolio of education sites, in and around the Southeast of England.
About the position:
This role requires strong leadership, experience of managing change and building new teams plus new openings/contract mobilisation. It is essential you have multi site management experience within education. The role will have you overseeing a portfolio of circa 80 contracts.
It requires someone with a niche skill set and a real understanding of excellence to meet the client’s needs. You will be extremely well presented with an impeccable eye for detail, patient and observant. Excellent financials are a must with a firm grasp on what excellence both tastes and looks like.
Ideal Operations Director:
1. Experience working in a similar role for an education Contract Caterer
2. Excellent communication skills
3. Excellent client relationships
4. A ‘can do’ attitude and a genuine love for catering
5. Your passion will be service and standards
6. Financially astute
7. You will strive to drive the business forward and be able to demonstrate this in an interview
8. IT literate