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Operations Manager - University of Kent
Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector.
Responsibilities
- To be responsible for the efficient and effective management of the contract
- Build and maintain a positive and effective client relationship ensuring we are true partners in their business
- To ensure the smooth planning of the contract and resources to deliver a first‑class food and beverage service to our clients and customers
Qualifications
- Proven experience in leading and managing a high performing team.
- Extensive operational experience in a similar sized role.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills. This contract is complex, devolved and requires exceptional client and customer relationship management skills.
- Track record of growing sales in both a competitive retail environment and through hospitality and events business.
- Foodservice or similar background.
- Excellent commercial acumen.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members.
