Food & beverage operations manager Work, Jobs in Ely, Cam (with Salaries)

Operations Manager - Nights
2 Sisters Food Group —Thetford
- £25.38 - £27.92 an hour
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Training & development
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
12d
Food & Beverage Operations Manager
University Arms —Cambridge
- Weekend availability
- Bar
- Inventory control
- Restaurant management
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
Senior Restaurant Operations Manager
Maharaja Hospitality & Restaurant Group —Cambridge
- £45,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Inventory control
- Sales
- Customer service
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Flexitime
Quick apply
13d
Production Manager
2 Sisters Food Group —Thetford
- £22.07 an hour
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
- Training & development
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
12d
Production Manager
Burgess Farms —Isleham
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Computer literacy
- English
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance

Other jobs to consider

Find your next job by exploring related positions.

Food & Beverage Operations Manager
University Arms —Cambridge
Monitor financial performance, including sales, budgets, payroll, stock control, and gross profit margins. Lead the day-to-day operation of the restaurant, bar,…
Operations Manager - Nights
2 Sisters Food Group —Thetford
Lead continuous improvement initiatives, driving gains in yield, efficiency, and right-first-time production through data-led decision-making.
£25.38 - £27.92 an hour
Quick apply
12d

I want to receive the latest job alerts for food & beverage operations manager in ely, cam

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

food & beverage operations manager jobs near ely, cam

Operations Manager - Nights

2 Sisters Food Group -
Thetford

Quick apply

Job details

Full-time
£25.38 - £27.92 an hour
12 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
On-site parking

Qualifications

Food production
Succession planning
Stakeholder liaison
Shift management
Internal department liaison
Food safety and hygiene regulations
BRC Global Standard
HACCP
Continuous improvement
Continuous improvement cycles oversight
Food industry
BRCGS standards
Professional development mentoring
Training & development
Leadership
Team motivation leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Company Description

Our Thetford operation is a breaded/coated product centre of excellence. As a value added, non-kill site we have no live animals or butchery onsite. It uses best in class equipment, which enables the site to deliver significant environmental benefits. The low-energy building is the flagship development within the 2 Sisters group.

2 Sisters Food Group is one of the UK’s biggest food manufacturers providing great tasting products to the nation, from chicken to cookies and pizza to pies!

With 18 sites in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. We employ over 13,500 staff, all of whom have the opportunity to progress as we focus on promoting from within and you can be part of that too.

Knowing that our business is only as good as the people we employ, we ensure that we invest in people like you to enhance skills and professional development.

Job Description

Operations manager Key Responsibilities

Lead night shift operations across preparation, frying, and packing departments, ensuring consistent delivery of production targets, quality standards, and customer specifications.
Act as a visible and approachable leader on nights, supporting all functions across the site (production, engineering, technical, hygiene, and logistics) to maintain operational continuity.
Serve as a key escalation point for senior stakeholders, providing clear communication, rapid decision-making, and effective resolution of operational issues outside core business hours.
Drive a culture of accountability, engagement, and teamwork, ensuring all colleagues understand customer expectations, site priorities, and performance targets.
Accurately track and manage labour hours across shift, ensuring full compliance with ETI (Ethical Trading Initiative) standards, working time regulations, and site policies, proactively identifying and addressing any potential breaches.
Monitor production performance in real-time, working cross-functionally to remove bottlenecks, minimise downtime, and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Ensure full compliance with food safety, quality, and legal standards (e.g. HACCP, BRC, H&S), proactively addressing risks and stopping unsafe practices where necessary.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives, driving gains in yield, efficiency, and right-first-time production through data-led decision-making.
Build strong working relationships across departments, enabling seamless communication between day and night operations and supporting site-wide objectives.
Coach and develop supervisors and team leaders, strengthening capability, succession planning, and overall team performance.
Support site KPIs including cost control, waste reduction, labour efficiency, and service levels, contributing to overall business profitability.
Manage incident response on shift, including technical, engineering, or staffing challenges, ensuring minimal disruption to production schedules.
Champion a positive safety culture, Lead and chair the monthly Health and Safety Meeting, while also embedding best practice and ensuring all team members operate in a safe and compliant manner.

Qualifications

Experience within the food industry, preferably chilled / high-risk products at a Management level.
Strong people management, leadership & coaching skills. Being able to motivate, engage and develop a team.
Experience in delivering production plans within a fast-moving environment.
Effective communicator across all levels with a flexible attitude & approach.

Additional Information

Company Bus Service from Norwich, Attleborough, Wymondham and Thetford Centre
Exclusive 2 Sisters employee discount - offering savings of up to 60% with brands including Asda, Morrisons, Marks and Spencer and Tesco.
50% off your total bill in all of our group restaurant brands
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free onsite parking
Hot food available on site plus free hot drinks
Employee of the Month awards
Fantastic development opportunities available for promotion and career development
In-house training

By submitting an application for this position, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy - 2SFG. You understand that your personal information may be collected, reviewed and shared with relevant group companies, hiring managers and prospective employers in connection with the recruitment process, and that we may contact you regarding your application, suitable alternative vacancies and other recruitment opportunities. Your personal information will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy - 2SFG and DATA RETENTION POLICY - 2SFG.

Quick apply

Refine Your Search

food & beverage operations manager jobs in ely, cam

Operations Manager - Nights