Project Operations Manager

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 and coordinate strategic projects across a contract or collection of contracts including general operations.

This could also involve mobilisations, retention initiatives and any other contract specific work. Maintaining highest possible standards of food service and overall performance, whilst maximising efficiency and profitability.

Your key responsibilities as the Project Operations Manager will consist of:

• Support site manager(s) with the development of any operational projects / issues they may need assistance with.
• Delivery of financial targets of any project.
• Ensuring compliance at each project to finance, HR, EMS and health and safety guidelines.
• Ensure projects are kept on schedule with constructive support to client and site to deliver on time and to expectation.
• Accountability of operations or mobilisation where identified.

The experience and knowledge we are looking for from the future Operations Manager include:

• Proven experience of site management and a demonstrable record of delivering exceptional food and service standards.
• Outstanding customer and client focus.
• Proven experience and evidence of managing a team effectively.
• Able to adapt management style to get the best out of a team.
• Methodical and able to plan and work.
• Strong interpersonal communication and people skills enabling great interaction and relationship building with clients/Managers/Head Chefs/teams.
• Attention to detail is imperative. Financial acumen is a must.
• Knowledge of current trends in the food industry.

Because of the changing nature of our business your job description will inevitably change. You will, from time to time, be required to undertake other activities of a similar nature that fall within your capabilities as directed by management.

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. bank holidays

At Lexington we dare to be different with our food, our catering and reception services, and the way we work. Our values are a representation of who we are and through our values we encourage our people to be themselves, to be creative and to be bold, and we work hard to make sure our people enjoy what they do and have fun.

We foster and believe in a diverse workplace where we embrace and celebrate our differences, which creates an environment of positive energy.  It is our culture to nurture great talent, create a place for people to thrive and fulfil their potential.

We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer and welcome everyone to our team. In your application please let us know if you need reasonable adjustments and feel free to note if you will require further assistance and which pronouns you use (for example – she/her, he/him, they/them, etc).

If you want to join an award-winning team who are passionate about serving delicious food and want to work with some the most exceptional client in London, you won’t be disappointed. Don’t just take our word for it and visit our website where our people have shared their experiences.

Interested?

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