Operations Manager - Premium Events & Catering
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Bristol |
| Area | Avon, England |
| Sector | Catering ManagementEvents ManagerF & B ManagementOperation Manager |
| Salary | £40000 - £50000 per annum + Bonus & Great Benefits |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | RM-11296_1774884381 |
| Employer | Contract Catering |
- Description
Senior Operations Manager
Premium Events & Catering Business
JWR is delighted to be working with a high-growth, premium events and catering business delivering over 700 weddings, corporate functions and private events annually.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional to take full operational ownership of a large-scale, fast-paced business, driving performance, consistency and commercial success.The Package
* Salary £40-£50k DOE + Performance Incentives
* Profit Share Scheme
* Company Pension
* Complimentary Meals on Duty
* Gym Membership
* Staff Discounts & Company Events
* Free On-Site ParkingThe Role
As Senior Operations Manager, you will report directly to the Founder & Managing Director, taking full responsibility for the operational performance of the business.
You will lead a team of 120+ employees, ensuring seamless delivery across a high-volume events portfolio while maintaining exceptional service standards and strong financial control.
You will:
* Oversee the delivery of 700+ events annually across multiple sites
* Lead, develop and structure a large operational team
* Drive service excellence, consistency and quality control
* Take full ownership of operational P&L (£4m+ revenue)
* Manage budgets, labour costs and procurement efficiencies
* Implement scalable systems and processes to support growth
* Oversee staffing models, logistics and event planning operations
* Collaborate with sales and creative teams to ensure operational feasibility
* Deliver regular reporting and strategic insight to senior leadershipThe Ideal Candidate
Proven senior leadership experience within catering, events or hospitality
* Experience managing teams of 100+ in high-volume environments
* Strong P&L management and commercial awareness
* Deep understanding of event logistics and multi-site operations
* Analytical, structured and highly organised approach
* Calm under pressure with strong decision-making capability
* Inspirational leader with excellent communication skillsThis is a rare opportunity for a commercially driven hospitality leader to step into a pivotal role within a dynamic and growing business, shaping operational strategy while delivering exceptional guest experiences at scale. For more information, send your CV today
