Job Details

Regional Operations Managerandnbsp;

Birmingham Areaandnbsp;

Impact Food Group (IFG)andnbsp;is one of Englandandrsquo;s fastest-growing school food providers,andnbsp;serving aroundandnbsp;one million students every dayandnbsp;across more thanandnbsp;1,500 schools.andnbsp;We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment.andnbsp;

Our brands includeandnbsp;Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison,andnbsp;and Dolce, reflecting our breadth of experience and reach across the school catering sector.andnbsp;

Weandrsquo;re growing fast, and weandrsquo;re looking for an experienced Operations Manager to oversee a portfolio of schools, supporting our teams and ensuring exceptional food, service, and operational standards. This is a field-based role, so youandrsquo;ll need to be prepared to travel between sites.

We are looking for a self-motivated, resilient, and highly organised multi-site Operations Manager with a background in high-quality food catering services. As an Operations Manager, youandrsquo;ll be the driving force behind multiple school kitchens, ensuring every site runs smoothly:

• Lead, motivate, and develop your teams to deliver outstanding results
• Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders
• Monitor and improve operational performance across your portfolio
• Ensure food quality, hygiene, and compliance standards are consistently met
• Manage financial performance, including budgets, commercial and fixed-price contracts
• Support Chef Managers with recruitment, HR, and day-to-day operations
• Present data, reports, and insights to demonstrate operational success

Youandrsquo;re a hands-on, results-driven manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Youandrsquo;ll have:

• Experience as an Area Manager or Operations Manager in contract or retail catering, managing at least 8 sites
• A proven track record of leading multi-site teams, with strong people management skills
• Confidence communicating with everyoneandmdash;from kitchen teams to senior stakeholders
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively
• Strong proficiency with Office tools, spreadsheets, and presentations
• A passion for fresh, contemporary food and delivering outstanding service

Weandrsquo;re looking for someone who leads by example, motivates teams, and genuinely cares about people and food.

We donandrsquo;t just offer a job, we offer a career you can be proud of:

• 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life assurance and company pension
• Healthcare
• Access to our online learning and development platform
• Employee wellbeing programme
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
• IFG Rewards high-street discounts
• Annual Summer Party with company awards

If youandrsquo;re ready to lead high-performing teams, make a real impact, and take your career to the next level, weandrsquo;d love to hear from you!

Please note: An interview and assessment will be part of the recruitment process.

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IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children, and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are requiredandnbsp;toandnbsp;undergo an enhancedandnbsp;DBS disclosure and childrenandrsquo;s barred list check, which IFG will pay for.

We are a committed equal opportunities employer - if you require any assistance for the interview process, please detail within your application. All information is kept confidential and in compliance with GDPR requirements.