Job Description

Join White Rabbit Projects as Area Operations Manager - Lead Operations Across Marine & Lawn and Graduate Hotels

At White Rabbit Projects, our values define how we work:

Hospitality is at our core, We do the right thing, We pursue excellence, and We are all entrepreneurs.

We're now looking for an inspiring

Area Operations Manager

to oversee Food & Beverage operations across our three Marine & Lawn and Graduate properties in Oxford, Cambridge, and Rusacks St Andrews.


This is a strategic and hands-on role where you will lead teams, deliver operational excellence, strengthen guest experience, and build a world-class service culture across multiple sites. If you're a values-led leader with vision, structure, and energy - this is an exceptional opportunity to shape the guest experience across an iconic portfolio.

Our Values - In Every Site, Every Service Moment

HOSPITALITY IS AT OUR CORE:

Create and uphold a service-led culture that inspires teams and elevates every guest experience.

WE DO THE RIGHT THING:

Build trust, professionalism, and integrity across all properties and partnerships.

WE PURSUE EXCELLENCE:

Drive consistent quality, operational efficiency, and industry-leading standards.

WE ARE ALL ENTREPRENEURS:

Innovate, inspire, and empower your teams to think creatively and act with ownership.

What Will You Be Doing?

Lead, develop, and motivate multi-site F&B teams, building a strong hospitality culture across all properties. Drive operational excellence by ensuring consistent standards, efficient processes, and effective financial performance. Oversee service quality, guest experience, and front-of-house operations to deliver memorable, brand-led moments. Partner with culinary, procurement, and onsite leadership teams to maintain menu quality, innovation, and cost control. Implement structured training, SOPs, and development programmes to strengthen capability and consistency across sites. Champion sustainability, compliance, and ethical practices while identifying opportunities for improvement and growth.

What Do You Need?

Proven experience overseeing multi-site hospitality operations Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to inspire large, diverse teams A strategic mindset with exceptional planning and organisational capability Financial acumen with experience analysing reports and implementing efficiencies Passion for delivering exceptional hospitality and developing people A values-led approach aligned with White Rabbit Projects' culture

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for career development and growth. A supportive, values-driven team environment. The chance to make a real impact on the employee experience at White Rabbit Projects

In addition to all the above, joining the White Rabbit Projects team opens the door for so much possibility. We are a fast-growing team which means you will have ample opportunities to set up processes, share your expertise and learn until your heart (and brain) is content!

Ready to Lead Across Oxford, Cambridge, and St Andrews?

If you're a strategic operator with passion, purpose, and the ability to inspire excellence, apply now to become

Area Operations Manager

with

White Rabbit Projects

.