Retail & Hospitality Operations Manager

Kingston Upon Hull Permanent £45,000 - £55,000 per year View Job Description
The Retail & Hospitality Operations Manager will oversee and enhance all retail and service operations, ensuring a seamless customer experience in the leisure, travel & tourism industry. This position, based in Hull, requires strong organisational skills to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Join a highly fast-paced role with a highly reputable company
  • Inviting hospitality leaders with a passion for travel to apply

About Our Client

We are a large organisation in the Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry, providing ferry services across the globe. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction, we strive to offer top-tier retail and catering services onboard our vessels, creating an enjoyable and comfortable journey for all passengers.

Job Description

  • Oversee onboard retail and service operations to ensure optimal performance and customer satisfaction.
  • Implement strategies to improve sales and streamline operational processes.
  • Monitor and manage inventory levels, ensuring availability of key products and services.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to develop and deliver engaging promotional campaigns.
  • Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and legal requirements across operations.
  • Analyse performance data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
  • Train and develop onboard staff to maintain high service standards.
  • Act as the key point of contact for feedback and issue resolution from customers and staff.Support the management of third-party performance and onboard projects to meet or exceed KPIs and SLAs
  • Lead regular performance meetings to align activities with business goals
  • Collaborate across operations, training, and systems as an integrated member of the onboard team
  • Act as the key liaison between internal teams and third-party partners to ensure smooth coordination
  • Oversee the delivery of entertainment offerings, themed cruises, and children's programs within budget, in collaboration with Marketing
  • Manage product availability and execution of third-party F&B and retail services
  • Address operational complexities to ensure the right customer offerings are delivered
  • Develop business cases for new product launches
  • Model inclusive, high-performance behaviours and promote these standards across the team
  • Oversee and manage onboard retail and catering operations to ensure the highest level of service
  • Implement strategies to maximise sales and profitability
  • Continually enhance the customer experience and satisfaction
  • Coordinate with various departments to ensure smooth operations
  • Oversee staff training to maintain service standards
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
  • Analyse customer feedback and implement improvements
  • Drive initiatives to reduce waste and increase operational efficiency



The Successful Applicant

A successful Retail & Hospitality Operations Manager should have:

  • Strong financial acumen with the ability to drive sales and profitability- Working knowledge and experience of the day-to-day operations in Retail, F&B, Leisure and/ or the travel sector
  • A proven track record of supporting the delivery of results using financial modelling, analysis and budget management.
  • Ability to plan their own workload and juggle and prioritise tasks to meet business objectives in a fast-paced complex environment.
  • PC literate and competent in all Microsoft Office applications with good PowerPoint and Excel skills
  • Confident and articulate to communicate with 3rd party suppliers.
  • A valid passport and the ability to frequently travel between Hull and Amsterdam as well as other company sites occasionally.



What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary up to £50,000 plus Car Allowance
  • Employee pension match
  • Financial well-being program
  • A supportive work environment that values employee growth and development



Contact
Andy Jones
Quote job ref
JN-052025-6736957
Phone number
+44 207 269 2187

Job summary

Job function
Retail
Subsector
Operations
Sector
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Location
Kingston Upon Hull
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Andy Jones
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2187
Job reference
JN-052025-6736957