General Manager

7 days ago

Auckland, New Zealand Compass Group New Zealand Full time
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.

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