Head Of Operations - Growing Casual Dining Concept in Reading, Berkshire
UK working eligibility only.
Head of Operations – Growing Casual Dining Concept
Nationwide (ideally M25 corridor)
Up to £75,000 + car + bonus
Our client is looking for a Head of Operations who’s ready to step up and make an impact. This isn’t about ticking boxes – it’s about rolling up your sleeves, adding to a great culture, and making a regional business thrive.
You’ll be reporting into the Founder, with a strong brand and a profile product to back you up. Your focus? Pulling communities together, understanding how a strong brand performs regionally, and ensuring every site is firing on all cylinders.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Owning the customer journey – making every visit memorable
- Leading staff training and development – building high-performing teams
- Controlling COGS and GP margins – keeping the numbers healthy
- Driving operational and financial performance across the region
- Putting people first – employee engagement, operational development, and customer satisfaction
- Keeping a close eye on the competition and thinking creatively
- Coaching teams to deliver results through strong leadership
- Representing the business in-store – being the face of the brand
Who You Are:
- Experienced in multi-site operations with budgets circa £16m
- Currently thriving in a similar role
- Proven success in developing people and teams
- Innovative, creative, and energetic – full of ideas and drive
- Passionate about hospitality and fanatical about the brand
- Want to add value to a more independent business and have real exposure to strategy
This is a role for someone who wants to make a real difference, lead with energy, and help a brand grow responsibly and successfully.
Sound like a bit of you – apply at Kate at CORE dot com
Voceer presents this job opportunity for COREcruitment, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.
This position is being managed by COREcruitment, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.