Operations Manager - Restaurant & Catering Business
London
Up to £80,000 + bonus

A senior operational role within a highly regarded, premium hospitality group in London. Known for fresh food and a distinctive, high-end dining experience, the business is expanding and now requires a strong operator to oversee two distinct arms of the operation.

The Role:
This is a multifaceted business with an established restaurant operation alongside a growing corporate catering and events arm. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving performance across both, with a particular focus on growing the restaurant business while further developing the catering and events offer.

You will take ownership of quality, consistency, productivity, and guest experience, while maintaining and increasing profitability across the business. Reporting directly to the Founder, you will work closely with the Head of Sales & Marketing and the Executive Chef to deliver commercial targets and bring the Founder’s creative vision to life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and developing operational standards across restaurant, catering, and events operations
• Driving improvements in quality, consistency, and guest experience
• Increasing productivity and commercial performance across all sites and services
• Being highly visible across the business, identifying opportunities and raising standards
• Working collaboratively with senior stakeholders to support growth and expansion

Essential Criteria:

• Polished, professional, and credible - a true ambassador for the brand
• Highly detail-focused with a relentless drive to improve performance
• Commercially astute, with the ability to translate creative vision into operational delivery
• Strong background in premium restaurant environments
• Fresh food experience is essential
• Corporate catering experience is highly desirable
• Strong people leadership and financial acumen
• Driven, resilient, and self-motivated
• Solid experience operating within the London market

Sound like you. Kate@Corecruitment.com