Operations Support Manager - Sittingbourne, Kent

Operations Support Manager - Sittingbourne, Kent

Are you an experienced contract catering Operations Support Manager who still likes to be involved with Food? 

Do you want to be part of a growing business with an industry-leading social impact agenda?

At Impact Food Group, we’re more than a school caterer. We’re driven by creating a positive food culture and helping more students eat better food. Making a positive social impact is at the centre of our identity. We tirelessly learn, develop and make improvements in every way, every day.

Delivered by our distinct and industry leading brands; Innovate, Cucina and IFG Independent, we cater for over 160,000 students and are committed to driving…

· Better school meal uptake

· Better long-term eating habits

· Better environmental impact

What’s this all about?

Due to continued business growth an exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced Operations Support Managers to join our team. Geographically, you will cover Carlisle to and Lancaster and surrounding areas (including the lake district)

You will need multisite management experience, a passion for food and service and craft skills to support in the kitchen when needed

Can you...

Manage, inspire, and engage the teams?

Understand, track, and manage the schools’ restaurant profit contribution to the business, being conscious of our food and service offering and client expectations?

Meet with clients and stakeholders to build effective relationships, gain trust, and drive our shared goal of feeding more students, better food?

It’s all “me, me, me”

You will have managed at least 5 sites; managing and guiding the chef managers with the day-to-day running of the site as well as building excellent client relationships.

A chef by trade and still be happy to be in the kitchen when needed

You will be comfortable conversing at all levels, from the kitchen to the board room.

You will also be self-motivated, resilient, and highly organised; with an understanding of how to prioritise effectively.

You won’t be afraid of the Office suite and will be a dab hand at producing spreadsheets and presentations to show how well you’re doing

What we’d love to give you

Competitive salary of £38,000 plus an annual Car Allowance of £3840

25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance & company pension scheme.

Access to our extensive online Learning platform and development opportunities

An employee wellbeing platform.

Access to a salary sacrifice electric car scheme.

IFG rewards for highstreets discounts.

Annual Summer Party with company awards.

Additional Details

IFG are committed to the safeguarding of children and our employees share this commitment. Successful candidates are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, which we supply the cost 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.