Catering Operations Manager (Retail) - Fast Hire

We are on the lookout for a brilliant Catering Operations Manager (Retail) to join our productive team at University of Leeds in Leeds.
Growing your career as a Full Time Catering Operations Manager (Retail) is a terrific opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in persuasion, people management and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Catering Operations Manager (Retail) at University of Leeds today!

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you an experienced Catering Operations Manager with a multi-site retail background, looking for a new challenge? Do you have a proven track record of driving income, operational efficiency and continuous improvement? Would you like to join our ambitious team and work flexibly across the retail catering portfolio?

The University of Leeds is one of the top 100 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe. 

The University of Leeds are seeking a commercially minded, industry professional to strengthen the senior management of the catering portfolio. Using the experience and knowledge gained managing a complex multi-site operation and/ or high street branded retail operation/s, the successful candidate will possess a high level of commercial knowledge and ability. The University of Leeds seeks to appoint an experienced Catering Operations Manager, who is passionate about delivering modern catering services that exceed customer expectations. You will be an experienced people manager, who can motivate and develop the team to achieve their potential, through the utilisation of a wide range of interpersonal skills. Exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail and proficiency in financial/business management are all essential; as is ensuring compliance with health and safety and food safety legislation. 

This position will report to the Head of Retail Catering and will work managing and leading staff in the retail cafes and refectory.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s over 40 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme – the University contributes 21.6% of salary
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

If you believe you have what it takes to make a positive impact on the University of Leeds and you are looking for your next career opportunity within a Retail Catering setting, apply today.

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Benefits of working as a Catering Operations Manager (Retail) in Leeds:

● Excellent benefits
● Opportunities to grow
● Competitive salary