# Operations Manager## Job IntroductionAs the Operations Manager, you will be overseeing catering operations for a region of Primary & Secondary school contracts within Northampton, Oxford and Nottingham. Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, you will be responsible for leading our teams in delivering the highest quality food and service, as well as having the creative flair, originality and ability to make a stir in the school catering industry.### Role Responsibility* Ensure that all services are adhered to, delivered, and, where possible, enhanced to meet and exceed the clients', customers and company expectations* Managing the teams to ensure a consistently fantastic dining experience for students and staff in line with company standards* Providing outstanding support and guidance to your teams* Continually review the performance of each contract and its profitability* Ensure costs are controlled whilst ensuring the highest level of service quality and delivery* Food is of the highest standard and in line with the current high street trends* Manage and support the development, progress and performance of all line reporting managers* Support the sales function in retaining and obtaining new business* Compliance with all Health & Safety and Hygiene procedures and standards### The Ideal CandidateWe are looking for somebody who shares our passion for maintaining the highest standards of food and service for our customers, along with the following:* Previous experience in managing and developing teams, preferably in the catering industry* A natural positive leader who can demonstrate great teamwork* Client relationship management experience* Excellent stakeholder management, both internally and externally* Experience dealing with HR matters, ie grievances & performance* Sound IT knowledge and experience in using different programmes* Full clean driving licence### Package DescriptionFirstly, we give our teams the time, freedom and tools they need to ensure pride in what they are doing each day!* Monday to Friday working - no more weekends!* The option of a company car or a monthly cash allowance* Private health care and life insurance* 25 days holiday + bank holidays + a day off for your birthday! (as well as the option to be part of a buy/sell holiday scheme!)* High street discounts and cashback!* Working with schools around the \*\*LOCATION\*\* area* Working for a fast-growing company that would like you to grow with them* A dedicated L&D team to support you in developing your skills, including apprenticeships and training courses that are available for everyone.*We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people, and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought by the company. Please also note that it may be necessary for this role to be removed before the closing date due to the volume of applications we receive.*### About the CompanyWe are a school catering company that loves food, encourages a community spirit, and has a mission to put pride back into school kitchens across the UK.We have an amazing team that we value greatly. There is an expert for everything with a diverse range of skills and abilities who all share our common goal of creating a stir in education catering.We continually maintain high standards both in terms of the food we serve and the management and safety of our kitchens, which is driven by our committed team. Our on-site teams receive regular support and training, which means they have the right skills to deliver the standards and performance that we expect.We are looking for people with the creative initiative to grow with us and offer exciting opportunities that will attract the big thinkers and bold movers. If you think this is you, we'd love to hear from you.### Operations Manager* **Salary** £48,000 - £50,000 per annum* Annual* **Job Reference** JGT/TP/76/6729* **Contract Type** Full Time* **Closing Date** 06 November, 2025* **Job Category** Unit Level* **Business Unit** Stir Food Ltd* **Location** Northampton, Oxford, Nottingham, United Kingdom* 07 October, 2025
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