Operational Efficiency Specialist

Join to apply for the Operational Efficiency Specialist role at PizzaExpress Join to apply for the Operational Efficiency Specialist role at PizzaExpress Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. We’re looking for an Operational Efficiency Specialist to support in driving labour productivity and profit protection across our restaurant operations. This is a developmental role for someone who is keen to grow their knowledge and expertise. A foundation of good Excel skills will be necessary for this role. What to expect in the role: Support companywide labour budget management to optimise delivery and reduce unproductive spend. Help develop and implement productivity tools, guidelines, and reporting in collaboration with Finance and Operations. Act as a liaison with external partners (e.g. Fourth Hospitality, Stint) to apply industry best practices. Support in mentoring Operations teams on budget control, accurate sales forecasting, and productivity targets. Engage key stakeholders (e.g. People Business Partners) in delivering effective productivity solutions. Ensure centralised reporting is operationally useful and supports labour target achievement. Monitor implementation, drive continuous improvement, and recommend corrective actions. What you’ll already have: Previous experience within a multi-site or hospitality environment. Strong analytical skills with potentially some experience in labour budget management and cost control. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and support cross-functional teams. Familiarity with centralised reporting systems and ensuring their relevance to operational performance. Proven experience working with Excel. Who We Are: Where those who love pizza can be their true self. Proud to be a Top 10 Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. We’ve been around since 1965, bringing pizza to the UK and have since grown to a multichannel, international brand. Our people are at the heart of our success and everything we do, we believe you should always be able to express yourself. Our values and culture are made up of three key parts: use your head, show your heart and create a home. For us, this shows up as: Head – were customer centric, commercially driven and obsessed by performance in all we do Heart – we show our heart, are honest and vulnerable with our teams and lead everything through our people Home – we create a home, where everyone has a place at our marble table and you can truly express yourself everyday Inclusivity and respect are at the heart of our business and are valued by our teams, customers, and suppliers. PizzaExpress and Milano is a place where everyone is welcome, and everyone belongs. That’s why we assess each application on the aptitude to do the job and nothing else. Seniority level Seniority level Associate Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Project Management Industries Food and Beverage Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at PizzaExpress by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Operational Specialist” roles. Greater London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 20 hours ago Bromley, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Bethnal Green, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Bethnal Green, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Wembley, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Tottenham, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Stratford, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago Bermondsey, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Croydon, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago Kensington, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Wandsworth, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Chessington, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Operations Support Assistant (Warehouse & Logistics) Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago London Area, United Kingdom 51 minutes ago Greater London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Operations Associate at VC backed startup (£35-60k) Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago Operations / Middle Office role with L/S Equity Hedge Fund Feltham, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr