Operations Manager in Leeds

Location: Leeds
Salary: £5.00 per hour
Recruiter: Pabulum
Job Hours: Full-time

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Pabulum is a well-established business specialising in catering. We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Operations Manager to join our dynamic growing team. As an Operations Manageryou will be responsible for overseeing the performance of the catering operation for both primary & secondary school contracts throughout the North of England, you will lead your team in delivering an excellent food operation whilst meeting and exceeding the clients' expectations.

The responsibilities of this job include:

  • Management of clients within your patch 
  • Managing set budgets, forecasting and business planning
  • Creating and maintaining financial reports
  • Managing and motivating your teams. To include HR such as performance, development, recruitment, and absence 
  • Supporting direct reports to conduct all their working practices in accordance with the Food Hygiene, Health and Safety legislation and financial regulations
  • Successful candidates for this role require the following:

  • Client management experience is an essential for this role. Ability to build strong relationships with your clients, understanding their requirements and work directly with all customers from Students to Governors. Ideally you will have experience of managing an area of business with a combined turnover of £5m+ and between 15 and 20 sites.
  • Financial acumen with experience of managing set budgets, forecasting and business planning. Reporting/ Excel skills are a must
  • Health and Safety knowledge including Food Safety and Food Hygiene Regulations
  • Strong, effective and competent communication and presentation skills
  • A genuine passion for people, food and building meaningful relationships.
  • Results-driven with a tenacious attitude to deliver
  • Highly organized with a keen attention to detail.
  • Authentic with a sense of integrity
  • Additional benefits include an outstanding and supportive company culture, hybrid working and a competitive salary

    Interested in becoming part of the Pabulum family?

    Please apply online or if you would like to contact me directly to discuss the role you can call me on  07964117453  or alternatively send an email to  - Click to send an email


    About Pabulum


    Pabulum is a professional catering company based in Fleet, Hampshire.

    We focus solely on the education sector, and provide tasty, nutritious and healthy school meals to children and students aged 4 to 18 years. We recognise the crucial role we play in shaping young people’s development with healthy school meals and nutritionally balanced dishes that bring fresh, locally sourced ingredients to the table. At the same time, we encourage them to take an interest in food and make informed choices, by providing varied and well thought out menus, and an excellent Pabulum Dining Experience.

    Pabulum has built its reputation on attracting skilled, efficient and professional employees with lots of commitment to honestly good food.

    We are always on the lookout for great people with the drive and ambition to contribute to the cause. We welcome talented team players to join us in making a real difference to the lives of children and students by providing fresh and enticing dishes – take a look at our jobs page:
    https://www.pabulum-catering.co.uk/work-for-us/

    Our Vision
    To be at the forefront of improving the next generation’s health and well-being, by shaping the food culture in Education that inspires a passion and love of fresh food – without compromise.

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