Join our team!
Are you an experienced Operations Manager? We have a fantastic opportunity to join Elior managing sites across Wales and the surrounding areas
This role sits within our award-winning brand, Caterplus, one of the UK's leading catering services specialising in the care sector. Making a difference to local people, we pride ourselves on crafting superb environments for the over 55 community. By contributing to our customer's social life & fostering friendships, our quality & locally sourced food is matched only by the warmth of our customer service.
What you'll be doing...
To be successful for the Operations Manager position, you must have a strong background in catering and multi-site management with experience managing clients and leading diverse internal teams.
You will have a comprehensive support network to help you in your role, which, combined with your commercial awareness, you will use to drive continuous growth. The role is field-based, so you will be prepared to travel.
Responsibilities:
- Leading and coaching site managers and service champions within your patch
- Creating a platform for financial growth
- Excellent cost control
- Innovative menu planning with specified budgets
- Overseeing site management within your area of responsibility
- Recruiting and developing a high calibre of site managers
- Building internal and external relationships
- Regular liaison with clients
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours per week
What can you bring?
In this role:
- Proven experience in contract catering within a field-based role
- Leadership qualities, inspiring and motivating a large, diverse team
- Experience in managing multiple sites required
- Confidence with numbers
- Profit and loss management
- Experience within a similar sector is desirable
If this role excites you, then we want to hear from you.
Our way of saying thank you...
At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.
A salary of £40,000 to £45,000 per annum plus 15% KPI performance-related bonus and company vehicle
FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches, saving you time & money while ensuring you stay nourished & energised throughout the day.
Support Your Way of Life:
- Flexible Working: We offer full-time & part-time roles, with varying shift patterns across the business. Allowing colleagues the flexibility to balance their personal & professional commitments
- Holiday Allowance: Relax & recharge with 33 days holiday
- x2 Life assurance and healthcare cover
- Family Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave options
- Paid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two additional paid days for charity work
Big Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect:
- Opportunities for career progression while developing a close-knit community
Supporting You Through Life's Ups & Downs:
- Access mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefits
Keeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind:
- Workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle-to-work scheme
Why it's great to work for us...
Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK's leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:
- Workplaces & Office Space
- Sporting Venues & Stadiums
- Attraction & Heritage Sites
- Public Sector & Defence
- Health, Care & Hospitals
- Schools, Colleges & Universities
Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we're committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.
That's why 85% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!
Elior Celebrates Equality
Our aim is to celebrate a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion, continuing to make Elior a great place to work!
Every colleague has a distinctive set of values, skills, and aspirations. To ensure that we attract, develop, and retain best people from the widest possible talent pool we're committed to providing an inclusive environment where our colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.