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interim Head of Operations

Job Posted: 7 days ago

Salary: £ 29 - 29 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

Head of Operations - Catering & Hospitality 
Salary: £55,500 per annum 
Start Date: ImmediateContract Length - 3 months * potential to extend 
Location: Manchester 

We are seeking an experienced and driven Head of Operations to lead and oversee our catering and hospitality operations across multiple sites. This is a senior leadership role requiring strong operational expertise, commercial awareness, and the ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
 Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic and hands-on leadership across all catering and hospitality sites
Oversee daily operations, ensuring exceptional service delivery and consistency
Lead, manage, and develop site managers and operational teams.
Drive performance against KPIs, budgets, and compliance standards
Ensure all sites meet food safety, health & safety, and hospitality best practices
Manage staffing levels, rota planning, and workforce performance
Identify opportunities for operational improvement, efficiency, and growth
Act as a senior operational contact for internal and external stakeholdersEssential Requirements

Proven multi-site operations experience within catering and hospitality
Strong team management and leadership experience at a senior level
Demonstrable operational management experience in a hospitality-led environment
Recognised hospitality and/or catering qualifications or certifications
Solid understanding of food safety, compliance, and service standards
Commercially minded with strong organisational and communication skills
Ability to work at pace and manage multiple priorities.What We Offer

Competitive salary of £55,500 per annum
Immediate start available
Opportunity to lead and shape a growing, dynamic operation
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