Head of Operations – Group Commissary

Head of Operations – Group Commissary

Head Office – Wonderfield Group

Contract: Full Time Salary: 72,000-80,000 Contracted Hours: 40

The Wonderfield Group has recently been purchased by Zensho Holdings, the leading food service company in Japan with a market cap of $5.5b and whose aim is to become the worlds largest food company, a position from which we can eradicate hunger and poverty from around the globe. We operate restaurants, factories, and thousands of sushi kiosks and have recently built a successful cut fruit business, Snowfruit. Combining this with the three businesses previously owned by Zensho, AFC, Sushi Circle and Sushi Take, results in annual sales of $2.5b and Ebitda in excess of $140m a year with an ambitious growth trajectory.

What you’ll need Qualificationsa. Degree in Food Science, Engineering, Operations Management or related field.b. CI qualifications (e.g. Six Sigma Green/Black Belt) highly desirable.

Experiencea. 5+ years’ experience in food manufacturing or production operations, ideally with exposure to commissary or central kitchen environments.b. Strong hands-on understanding of floor operations, QA, and food safety systems.c. Cross-functional collaboration experience across technical, procurement, and commercial teams.d. Exposure to end-to-end supply chain dynamics.e. International experience or flexibility to work across regions. Behavioural Attributesa. Can-Do Attitude: Proactive, self-starting, and solutions-focused.b. Credible & Collaborative: Able to influence peers and senior leaders without authority.c. Detail-Oriented: Thorough and disciplined in following up on execution.d. Resilient: Thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous, and change-heavy environments.e. Curious & Growth-Oriented: Eager to learn, improve, and eventually step into a larger leadership role.

The Head of Operations – Group Commissary is a critical new role supporting the Group Chief Commissaries Operating Officer in delivering scalable, high-quality, and efficient production across Wonderfield’s global commissary network. The role provides operational leadership across our expanding footprint in North America, Europe, and the UK, and will play a pivotal role in futureproofing the function by acting as a potential successor. This role will requiire regular international travel

With a focus on execution, quality, and collaboration, this is a hands-on role designed to accelerate improvement projects, support new facility set-ups, and strengthen end-to-end operational performance across the Group’s central kitchens.

The 5 best things about the role1. Work at the heart of a global food business, driving operational excellence across multiple regions.2. Partner closely with a seasoned and respected global leader, with the opportunity to learn, grow, and eventually step into a larger remit.3. Help shape and deliver the next generation of commissary operations in the US, UK, and Europe.4. Blend strategic oversight with boots-on-the-floor engagement in a role that requires initiative and drive.5. Influence performance, cost, quality, and team capability across some of the Group’s most complex assets.

Key Accountabilities1. Operational Support & Uplift: Provide direct support to the Group Chief Commissaries Operating Officer acros