Operations Director

Join our team!
Due to the success of our division, we're seeking a commercially driven and client-focused Operations Director to lead the growth of our contract base within our Stadia and Concessions division
Working in conjunction with the RMD you will create an overarching catering strategy, linking into the sales and marketing teams to include the creation and development of new service initiatives and food offers.
This position leads a team of passionate operation managers and oversees all contracts

covering Nationwide , therefore applications from any part of the UK are considered
What you'll be doing...
To deliver on our high standards, you will be accountable for:
Leading the strategic development of the division
Successfully managing all aspects of operational excellence and contract delivery
Creating a platform for financial growth, exceeding financial targets
Building and proactively maintaining external relationships with senior clients to exceed client expectations, and deliver a value-added service proposition that will build and sustain industry competitive advantage
Supporting the sales team with site visits, sales presentations, and ensuring bids are operationally sound
Due to the nature of this field-based role, you will be expected to travel to sites Nationwide (company car provided).
Working Pattern:

40 hours per week
What can you bring?
The experience and knowledge we are looking for from the future

Operations Director

include:
Extensive experience in

contract catering, within a multi-site, senior management

role
Experience within the

Stadia/Concessions environment is required
A proven track record of successfully building and maintaining client relationships
Ability to demonstrate experience in leading, inspiring, and motivating a large and diverse team
An influential individual
Confidence in numbers and P&L management
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 £70,000, 15% performance-related bonus, plus a company car/allowance
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
Hybrid Working Model: Collaborate & innovate in the office three days a week while enjoying focused work-from-home days
Holiday Allowance: Relax & recharge with 33 days of holiday (including bank holidays)
Additional Holiday Purchase Option: Customise your time off by purchasing extra holidays
Family Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave options
Health care cover
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:
Life assurance, workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & 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.