Operations Manager (FTC) - Food Retail - Cleaning and Security in City of London

Operations Manager (FTC) – IMMEDIATE START – Multi-Vendor Hospitality Venue – London –£60K + Benefits

My client is an iconic F&B hospitality venue who are seeking an Operations Manager to join their team. Where you will be overseeing cleaning & security teams, driving sustainable practices, maintaining excellent levels of customer service and ensuring a smooth-running operation.

This role requires an immediate start and weekend work – please only apply if you are happy to do this.

This is the perfect role for a high performing Operations Manager looking to join a reputable business who can offer greater responsibility and exposure, in order to progress their career. Whilst this is a FTC, there is the opportunity to be made permanent for the right person.

Responsibilities include :

• Oversee Supervisors to ensure all daily cleaning and security tasks are carried out to the required standard.
• Ensure vendors are set up correctly each day and that Trader Regulations are enforced when necessary.
• Act as the main escalation point, resolving operational challenges promptly.
• Coordinate with external agencies to secure appropriate cleaning and security staffing.
• Provide open, supportive, and consultative leadership to motivate and guide the Security and Cleaning Teams.
• Maintain full compliance with all health and safety, cleanliness, and environmental standards across the site.
• Continuously review site logistics to ensure efficient ways of working, identifying improvements and implementing positive changes.
• Support budget management by monitoring activity and identifying opportunities for cost savings.
• Ensure all operations team members receive appropriate role-specific training, including regular refresher training.
• Liaise with local police and emergency services when required, sharing relevant security information.

The Ideal Operations Manager Candidate :

• Proven experience in a procurement or buying role, ideally within FMCG, Foodservice or Retail.
• Strong leadership and people skills with good knowledge of HR processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with calm approach and strong problem-solving skills.
• Must be happy to work outside for extended period of times.
• Must be happy to work weekends and be ready for an immediate start.