Operations Manager – Growing Hospitality Business
Location: Manchester
Salary: Up to £55,000 + incentives

A growing hospitality group is looking for an Operations Manager to support the next phase of expansion.

With plans to scale from 4 to 8 sites, this is a hands-on role focused on building structure, developing teams, and driving consistency across the estate.

It suits someone who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments and wants to be part of a genuine growth story.

The role:

• Work closely with the founder to support the growth from 4 to 8 sites
• Drive operational consistency across all locations
• Support, develop, and challenge General Managers to deliver strong performance
• Oversee P&L performance across multiple sites
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and efficiency
• Ensure standards across product, service, and people are maintained as the group scales
• Be present across sites - visible, hands-on, and commercially focused

The person:

• Currently operating at Area Manager or Operations Manager level within hospitality
• Experience overseeing multiple sites in a fast-paced environment
• Strong commercial understanding with proven P&L ownership
• Confident leading and developing senior teams
• Comfortable in a growing business - adaptable, solutions-focused, and not reliant on heavy structure
• Passionate about quality, service, and building strong teams

Reach out if you’re interested: Kate@COREcrutiment.com