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Lexington is an award-winning contract caterer that focus on providing great food and service to customers.
To do this we need fabulous people and we work hard to create an environment where our team members feel engaged, inspired, valued and enjoy what they do.

To direct, lead and coordinate sites in meeting company and client objectives, maintaining highest possible standards of food service, overall performance whilst maximising efficiency and profitability.

Job Description

Roles and responsibilities for the Operations Manager are;

• Produce and agree all site business plans in conjunction with the HOI and Clients.
• Identify potential business opportunities and involve appropriate departments in conjunction with Operations Managers to maximise profitability of sites.
• Produce annual site budgets and growth strategies in conjunction with HOI, and Clients.
• Build and maintain effective communication network with Clients ensuring quality information is exchanged when appropriate.
• Work with site mangers on a day-to-day basis to increase and maintain profitability by taking actions as and when appropriate.
• Plan and support site marketing ensuring all merchandising is creative, professional and appropriate.
• Recruit, develop, appraise & review managers identifying training and development needs ensuring effectiveness in current role and future development.
• Champion and monitor all Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, EMS and HR procedures.
• Ensure all company and legislative policies and procedures are met, ensuring consistent compliance across all sites.
• Ensures a creative approach is taken to food and service and all site standards exceed Lexington’s and Client’s expectation.
• Manages weekly/monthly financial performance, invoicing and client reporting. Including relevant, accurate financial and operational supporting data.
• Develop and agree with Head of Independents effective businesses retention strategies
• Assist Head of Independents with planning and achieving all Company strategic business objectives.
• Assist with and support the sales and new site mobilisation process.
• To assist with the development of company and self to ensure continuous pro-active progression

Working Pattern: 40 Hours, Mon- Fri

Skills and Experience

Previous skills and experience we are looking for in an Operations Manager are:

• Previous experience in in Group site management (turnover circa £3million)
• Detailed knowledge of B&I/Educational catering sector.
• Successful candidates are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
• Proven experience of managing Hospitality (Fine Dining), Café and Staff Restaurants.

Benefits

As part of your package, we are offering a salary of up to £60,000 per annum. We thank our colleagues for a job well done, that’s why we offer a wide range of benefits, including;

• 31 days holiday*, life assurance, a workplace pension
• Free Meals and Coffee at work
• The option to buy additional holidays – supporting your way of life
• Free access to mental health first aiders & counselling sessions – supporting you through life’s ups and downs
• Free access to the 24/7 GP service, nutritional & health experts, financial & legal support – the wellbeing of our teams is key
  A vast amount of discounts & cashback for supermarkets & retail – reducing your shopping bills
• A cycle-to-work scheme – keeping your wellbeing and our carbon footprint in mind
• Discounts for cinemas, restaurants, hotels, holidays and family days out – we want our teams to enjoy life
• A great variety of opportunities & award-winning development programmes to support your career ambitions – big enough for growth, small enough to feel connected
• 2 days paid leave for charity work – the community is at the heart of everything we do*Pro rata, incl. b