Business Operations Manager (Remote) (Permanent)

Operations Manager – Cambridge Contract: Full Time, Permanent Hours: 40 per week We are looking for an Operations Manager with a passion for food and creating and maintaining the highest quality food standards. The successful applicant will have proven previous experience of working at an operational level within the contract catering or hospitality industry for clients with exceptional standards and will be keen to work as part of our exceptional leadership team. As Operations Manager, you will have full accountability for the P&L, business development strategy and people management & development for the Operational Division in your area. You will employ a commercial focus delivering fantastic customer service and outstanding food and will develop a positive and motivating culture. The role will be to support the Regional Director and the division will cover a leading and exclusive client base, with exceptional and consistent standards. Passion and knowledge of great contemporary fresh food and service Experience of delivering exceptional senior management operations in a contract catering environment for a range of senior clients with exceptional standards. The ability to build strong, professional relationships with internal and external individuals, service providers, suppliers, and businesses. Outstanding financial management skills – commercial and fixed price Able to undertake an enhanced DBS and provide references covering full 5 years and overseas police checks Have proven experience in the area of compliance. Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills (in English) and able to articulate and communicate effectively at all levels. Knowledge of office management systems A team player, but able to work autonomously and remotely. Experience of working in a multi-site/mobile/remote capacity. Wider wallet scheme (discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms etc). Free meals on duty Volunteers leave – up to one day per year. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave. Cycle to work scheme. Recommend a friend bonus. Unrivalled individual training and development. Well established apprenticeship programme. Team & company social events. Employee assistance programme. Workplace pension. Excellent career progression within a leading independent contract caterer. Thomas Franks is a founder led, fresh food catering business with a focus on excellence and service delivered with individuality, passion and style. An enhanced DBS, Identity & reference checks (covering the last five years) will form part of the selection process. As an organisation using the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure service to assess applicants\’ suitability for positions of trust, Thomas Franks Ltd complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and undertake not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a Disclosure based on conviction or other information revealed. Diversity and Inclusion at Thomas Franks We actively encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and continue to develop a culture of growth and inclusion and would like to invite applications from groups who are currently under-represented, because we believe greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides a better working life.