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• 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.

He angitūtanga / The opportunity:

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.

Nga Kawenga Matua / 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 optimising 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, labour optimisation, and operational efficiencies.

He kōrero mōu / About you:

• 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

Nga painga / Benefit & Perks:

• 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 organisation 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.

Mo matou / 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 specialise 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 per-employment checks satisfactorily.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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For any recruitment queries please contact the Compass Group Recruitment team at recruitment@compass-group.co.nz

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