Operations Manager- Monday - Peterborough

Operations Manager- Monday - Peterborough Operations Manager - Northamptonshire, Peterborough 55,000 - 60,000 per annum Company Car / Allowance Bonus Private Healthcare Are you a driven and experienced operations professional with a passion for food, service excellence, and people leadership? We're seeking an Operations Manager to join our dynamic team and take the lead across a portfolio of catering contracts throughout Peterborough and Northamptonshire. As Operations Manager, you will oversee a diverse range of catering contracts, ensuring operational excellence, financial performance, and client satisfaction. You'll lead a team of site managers, inspire frontline teams, and build trusted relationships with our clients. Key Responsibilities: Lead the day-to-day operations across multiple catering sites throughout the Southwest, ensuring consistent service excellence. Support and mentor a team of Unit Managers to deliver high standards across all locations. Develop and inspire high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and collaboration. Oversee recruitment across your portfolio, ensuring the right people are hired at the right time. Build and maintain strong, proactive client relationships across your geographic area, acting as a trusted partner. Ensure full contract compliance while maximising profitability, enhancing client satisfaction, and driving retention. Manage financial performance including budget planning, forecasting, and effective cost control measures. Promote exceptional food quality, uphold safety standards, and drive continuous innovation in service delivery. Lead the mobilisation of new contracts and contribute to tender processes and bid development as required. Champion best practices across HR, health