Are you an experienced

Catering Operations Manager?

If so, we''d love for you to join our team and lead the operation of our schools, covering 11 sites across the Cambridgeshire and Midlands areas

This role sits within our

Education division

- catering for students. Dedicated to providing high-quality, nutritious, fresh, and sustainable food for our younger generation, we''re 100% committed to supporting a healthy diet. At Taylor Shaw and Edwards and Blake, we''re driven by the knowledge that young people deserve and need the best food for their wellbeing; we do food with a difference

What you''ll be doing...We are seeking a dedicated Operations Manager to join our team covering

11 sites across Nuneaton, Kettering, and Cambridge . If you have experience in managing clients and inspiring diverse internal teams, including General Managers, this is the role for you!

As an Operations Manager, you''ll have a comprehensive support network to help you thrive. Your commercial awareness and leadership skills will be the key to driving continuous growth and success.

Lead and Inspire : Coach site managers and service champions within your area, fostering a culture of excellence and motivation.Drive Financial Growth : Utilise innovative strategies for cost control and menu planning within specified budgets to create a platform for financial success.Oversee Excellence:

Ensure outstanding site management and operational standards across all locations.Recruit and Develop Talent : Attract and nurture top-tier site managers, building a high-calibre team that excels.Build Strong Relationships : Cultivate and maintain strong internal and external relationships through regular client liaison.What can you bring?

Proven experience in contract catering in a field-based role.A background in Education operations is preferred but not essential.Exceptional leadership qualities with the ability to inspire and motivate a large, diverse team.Confidence in handling numbers and managing profit and loss.If you''re excited about leading a team to drive standards and foster a motivating culture, we want to hear from you!

?? Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. That''s why we make sure our team feels

appreciated, supported, and set up for success!

Here''s what''s waiting for you:

?? Free, tasty meals

- Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!?

Flexible working

- including part time roles and phased retirement, because life doesn''t run on a 9-5 schedule.??

Plenty of Time to Unwind

- generous holiday allowance of 33 days, with the option to buy more.???????????

Leave for life''s important moments

- whether family, personal or unexpected.??

Give back time

- paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.??

Room to grow

- career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.??

Wellbeing first

- mental health support and wellbeing perks.??

Financial security

- pension schemes and life assurance.??

Drive in Style

- Enjoy a company car or car allowance

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One small thing we welcome you to apply using the name you feel most comfortable with!

No need for legal names at this stage.?? Why You''ll Love Working HereWe''re a

people-first

business with over

10,000 colleagues across the UK , serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission?

To enrich lives everywhere, every day.

And here''s the best part - 87% of our team say they''re proud to work here!

Why? Because we create a place where

you''re listened to, trusted, supported, and valued.

?? Not sure you match every single requirement? Apply anyway!

Research shows that many people - especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria. But we hire for potential, not just experience. If you''re passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!?? We Celebrate You!At Elior,

diversity and inclusion aren''t just policies, they''re who we are.

We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we''re dedicated to creating an environment where

everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.

Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know - we''re happy to help!

?? Ready to join us? Hit ''Apply Now'' and let''s chat!TPBN1_UKCT