interim Head of Operations
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 24 Ebrill 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £29.0 yr awr |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | 55k per annum |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 08 Mai 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 4BT |
| Cwmni: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 4791349_1777029965 |
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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 stakeholders
Essential 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
- A senior leadership role with real autonomy and impact
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