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Operations Director
Job summary
A leading hospitality group in London is seeking an Operations Director to oversee operations and improve guest experiences across various venues. This full-time role demands strong leadership and operational efficiency to drive revenue and promote events. Ideal candidates will have experience in hospitality management and a passion for creating memorable dining experiences.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experience in hospitality management, particularly in operational roles.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage staff effectively.
- Creativity in marketing and promoting events.
Responsibilities
- Manage operational processes and compliance across venues.
- Coordinate maintenance and support for venue operations.
- Increase revenue through promotions and events.
Skills
Join to apply for the Operations Director role at Aqua Restaurant Group
This range is provided by Aqua Restaurant Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Join one of the world’s leading and award‑winning hospitality groups with outlets featured in the Michelin Guide. The group currently has restaurants in London, Paris, Hong Kong, New York City, Miami and Dubai. We have 27 venues globally, 7 of which are in London, with 3 more exciting openings to come in London within the next 5 months.
Despite the challenging conditions in the UK hospitality industry, we remain in a strong position to grow. We are looking for at least 2 talented ambitious Operations Directors who can support us with the growth.
The group’s philosophy has always focused on world‑class, leading‑edge lifestyle dining where we insist on using the freshest seasonal sustainable produce. Award‑winning designs and music are integral parts of our brands, as our venues showcase jaw‑dropping interiors and award‑winning cooking with strong attention to every detail.
Does this sound like the next step for you? Whether your talent lies within being detail‑driven, operationally efficient and highly organised, or you are someone who sees the bigger picture and understands why something is working – or not, we would love to hear from you!
Both roles report directly to our COO and play a vital part in elevating our venues and delivering unforgettable guest experiences and revenue. This role is based in London, UK.
- Process management and compliance
- Operational reports
- Maintenance coordination
- Staff rotas & scheduling
- Food cost management and systems efficiency
- Operational support to the venues
- Increasing revenue and covers across venues through promotions, events and sponsorships
- Attracting more event sales in collaboration with our strong Events team
- Identifying and solving problems before they become issues
- Flair for creative Marketing & PR initiatives
- Passionate about improving guest experience to increase repeat guest rate
Our Head Office is in Borough (5 min walk from Borough Market). These positions will be based at Azzurra (Chelsea), Aqua Kyoto and Nueva (Regent's Street), Dim Sum Library (Covent Garden), Shiro (Broadgate Circle), Aqua Shard and Hutong (in The Shard).
- Dine with us: Enjoy discounts at all Aqua venues
- Celebrate YOU: Take your birthday off and earn additional long‑service leave
- Grow with us: Ongoing training and development to support both your professional and personal development
- Financial well‑being: Manage your pay with ease through Wagestream & enhance your financial knowledge
- Work out: Discounted gym membership
Director
Full‑time
Management and Manufacturing
Restaurants
Aqua Restaurant Group welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and is committed to creating an inclusive work environment. If you require reasonable adjustments to make your experience more accessible, please let us know.
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Apply today as an Operations Director and be part of Aqua’s global culinary adventure!
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.