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Operations Director

Elior Inc

Operations Director

£70000

Elior Inc, Temple Hill, Dartford

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 23 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 5da3a620e1f94a1cb11681dc28e88a59

Full Job Description

  • Accountable for ensuring legal and company compliance within strategic area of responsibility

  • Accountable for creating a platform for financial growth, exceeding financial targets

  • Accountable for building and proactively maintaining external relationships with senior clients to exceed client expectations, deliver a value-added service proposition which will build and sustain industry competitive advantage

  • Oversee Operations Management function within area of responsibility

  • Accountable for overseeing recruitment, support, training and development of operations team in order to deliver an efficient, high quality, financially beneficial value proposition to Company and senior client in line with Company processes

  • Support the sales team with site visits, sales presentations, and ensuring bids are operationally sound. Developing centre of excellences within sites to be used as reference points is essential

    The successful candidate will have exceptional proven leadership qualities and an ability to achieve results through others. We require a committed empathetic and passionate individual to deliver and exceed client and customer expectations., Extensive experience in contract catering, within a multi-site, senior management role

  • Education experience will be an advantage

  • Ability to demonstrate experience in leading, inspiring and motivating a large and diverse team

  • Proven experience of working closely and successfully with clients

  • Confidence in numbers and P&L management

    This role sits within our Education division - catering for students. Dedicated to providing high-quality, nutritious, fresh, and sustainable food for our younger generation, we're 100% committed to supporting a healthy diet. At Taylor Shaw & Edwards & Blake, we're driven by the knowledge that young people deserve and need the best food for their wellbeing., 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!

    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

    We offer a salary of upto £70,000 plus a 15% KPI performance-related bonus and 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

  • 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, & a cycle to work scheme