COREcruitment

Head of Operations - Growing Casual Dining Concept

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



  • Start: asap
  • Duration: Perm
  • Rate: £75k per year + Car + Bonus
  • Location: Reading, Berkshire, England
  • Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Catering
  • Recruiter: COREcruitment
  • Tel: 0207 790 2666
  • Email: to view click here
  • Reference: KJ999953266
  • Posted: 2025-10-02 17:15:16 -

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