Location: National Railway Museum, York
Hours: 40 hours per week, 5 days over 7
Contract: Permanent
The National Railway Museum in York offers a distinctive and historic venue for conferences, events, and exhibitions, featuring a variety of adaptable spaces to suit different event sizes and formats. From hosting intimate meetings and exhibitions to pre-dinner receptions and gala dinners in the iconic Great Hall, our venue provides a truly unique setting for memorable occasions.
We’re looking for a proactive and passionate Operations Manager to join our committed team at the National Railway Museum. In this key role, you’ll help oversee the seamless delivery of high-quality culinary experiences across a wide variety of events. Your focus will be on maintaining excellence in food standards, service, and presentation. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are excited to contribute to exceptional guest experiences in a unique and historic venue, we’d love to hear from you.

ABOUT US:

We ensure you’re rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together.Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK’s leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.
Job Reference: com/0509/60031001/52638808/SU #RA Venues
Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength

• Lead & Inspire – Managing the team to ensure smooth daily operations and outstanding service.
• Financial Oversight - Control budgets, align with client objectives and drive financial success.
• Client Management - Act as the key point of contact, ensuring client satisfaction and bringing their vision to life.
• Operational Excellence - Maintain high standards across all hospitality spaces.
• Innovation & Quality - Keep food and drink offerings fresh, exciting and sustainable.