Head of Operations

Head of Operations
Location: South West - with travel to London
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 plus bonus

A growing, premium multi-concept hospitality group is looking for a Head of Operations to lead up to five sites across the South West and London. The business operates firmly in the premium restaurant space, with strong foundations and clear ambition. This is a hands-on leadership role within a company that has real momentum and genuine scope to evolve.

The role:

Oversee operational performance across up to five premium restaurant sitesDrive service standards, guest experience and consistency at the highest levelEmbed discipline, structure and attention to detail associated with Michelin-level environmentsLead and develop senior management teams - focusing on retention, succession planning and organic growthStrengthen commercial performance, with full ownership of P&L and cost controlStreamline systems and processes to support scalable growthWork collaboratively with ownership on strategy, while remaining focused on elevating day-to-day standards

The person:

Proven experience within premium restaurant groups, with a sharp eye for detail and excellenceBackground operating within Michelin-standard or equivalent high-discipline environmentsExperience in owner-operated businesses is highly desirableStrong commercial acumen and financial literacyDemonstrable leadership capability, with a track record of building and retaining high-performing teamsCollaborative mindset with the confidence to challenge and elevate performanceAmbitious, driven and motivated by growthStill get a kick out of service and happy to roll your sleeves upComfortable with regular travel between the South West and London

Sounds good? kate@corecruitment.com