Operations Director - London in London, London

London

permanent, full-time

£140,000 - £160,000 per annum

UK working eligibility only.

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About Hospitality & Catering

Hospitality plays a central role in the UK economy, covering hotels, restaurants, events, and tourism. Careers range from chefs and front-of-house staff to hotel managers and event planners. Employers include independent businesses, large hotel chains, and catering groups. Demand remains high for skilled professionals in customer service and food preparation. Hospitality offers variety, creativity, and people-focused roles, often with flexible working hours and opportunities worldwide. The sector continues to adapt, with sustainability, food innovation, and guest experience shaping future growth.

Operations Director
Location: London
Salary: £140,000 - £160,000 + bonus

An established and fast-growing hospitality group is looking for an Operations Director to oversee a portfolio of premium, food-led venues. The business has built a strong reputation for beautiful spaces, exceptional product and genuine hospitality, and is now entering the next phase of growth. This role will lead the operational strategy across the estate, working closely with founders and senior leadership to drive performance, develop teams and support new openings.

The Role:

Lead and develop a portfolio of premium, food-led venues, ensuring operational excellence across all sites
Build and support high-performing leadership teams, creating strong cultures and clear career pathways
Drive financial performance across the estate, with full accountability for budgets, P&L and profitability
Partner closely with founders and senior leadership on strategic growth plans and expansion
Oversee new openings, ensuring projects launch successfully and teams are set up for long-term success
Champion product standards across food, drink and service, maintaining a consistent and high-quality guest experience
Implement operational systems and processes that support scale while protecting the individuality of each venue
Mentor and develop senior operators, building a leadership pipeline within the business

The Person:

Proven experience as an Operations Director, Head of Operations or equivalent within premium hospitality
Strong background in food-led restaurants, premium pubs or high-quality multi-site hospitality businesses
A people-first leader with a track record of building strong teams and developing senior operators
Commercially astute with deep experience managing P&L across multi-site operations
Comfortable working closely with founders and senior leadership in a growing business
Experience supporting openings and scaling hospitality brands
A genuine passion for product, hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences

Sound like you – kate@corecruitment.com