General Manager - Operations - Auckland (Education)Lead a team of passionate hospitality professionals. Play a crucial role in shaping the future of the Compass Education sector business in Auckland. Competitive Salary + Vehicle allowance + Annual Bonuses + corporate benefits. Compass Group NZ is excited to announce new opportunities within our team! We're seeking a dynamic and experienced General Manager - Operations to join us in driving operational excellence across multiple stakeholders in the Education sector making a difference across schools and university locations. We want to hear from you if you're passionate about leadership, innovation, and making a difference! The annual salary for this role ranges from $120k-$130k + benefits.
Key Responsibilities:Strategic Leadership: Lead the development and implementation of operational strategies, driving performance across the Education sector and FY30 Vision.Operational Excellence: Champion health, safety, and environment management, ensuring our people go home safe every day. Focus on optimizing financial management, client relationships, and contract retention.People Development: Foster cohesive teams by high-performance culture by leading, mentoring, and developing our operational teams.Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong, strategic client relationships at all levels, ensuring client retention and satisfaction.Business Growth: Collaborate with Business Development teams to identify opportunities for growth and innovation within the sector and the region.Financial Performance: Drive financial efficiency through cost management, labor optimization, and operational efficiencies.Minimum Requirements:Strong multi-site operational and contract management experience.Previous experience in senior-level operations management.Proven track record of achieving operational excellence and profitability.Exceptional leadership and people development skills, with a focus on diversity and inclusion.Strong financial and commercial acumen.Demonstrated success in change management and driving business performance.Business or degree qualifications would be an advantage.What We Offer:Enjoy competitive pay plus bonuses and comprehensive benefits, including a vehicle allowance.A key leadership role within a dynamic, growth-focused sector.The opportunity to lead and shape a high-performing team.Career development and growth within the global Compass Group framework.A supportive and collaborative work environment.The chance to be part of a leading organization in the industry.Exclusive discounts on medical insurance, banking services, hotels, and more.Experience our supportive culture with flexible working options and Employee Assistance Programmes.About Us: We are New Zealand's leading and largest food and support services provider across multiple industries.Our sub-brands, Eurest, Chartwells, Restaurant Associates, Medirest, and ESS manage these industry sectors.We specialize in turning ordinary acts of service into extraordinary experiential moments for our clients. With innovative and talented teams across New Zealand, we transform experiences from being GOOD to GREAT.Our people are awesome; they breathe life into our brands and make great things happen!Our strength comes from the combination of the things we have in common - our shared values, vision, and purpose and to make our commitment unique for you - RESPECT, GROWTH, and TEAMWORK are the founding pillars of these commitments.We are an equal-opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.Successful candidates will be able to pass pre-employment checks satisfactorily. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity - Click 'Apply' Now!
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