Caterlink - General Manager

Caterlink; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterlink is seeking a General Manager to lead our secondary school catering team. The role involves overseeing food quality and operations while providing a flexible work schedule. Join us in creating a diverse and inclusive environment that serves nutritious meals to future generations.

Benefits

Blended learning programs

Employee Discount Platform access

Wellbeing Services including Employee Assistance Program

Pension scheme eligibility

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in an Education Catering Management Role.
• Confident and competent individual who can inspire the team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation and cooking to ensure quality standards.
• Manage daily operations, supervise teams, and monitor budgets.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety and Food Safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Food Safety Compliance

Job description

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Job Opportunity: General Manager

We are hiring for a General Manager to lead our secondary school catering team, ensuring future generations receive nutritionally balanced and tasty food. This role is term-time only and involves no weekends, offering great flexibility.

The Role:

• Up to £32,000 per annum
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday
• Term-time only – working 195 weeks per year

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food to standards required by Caterlink and the client
• Ensure compliance with statutory and company requirements related to Health and Safety, Food Safety, and environmental legislation
• Enhance the company’s reputation for excellent food and service, exceeding client and customer expectations
• Manage the daily operations of the location, supervise teams, oversee inventories, monitor budgets, and implement action plans
• Serve as the main contact for the school client, recommending and implementing improvements
• Communicate regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and financial targets
• Support and train teams, leading from the front to ensure all training is completed and performance is managed

Caterlink promotes a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone is treated with respect and fairness. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults; an enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this role.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years experience in an Education Catering Management Role. We seek a confident, competent individual who can inspire our team with Passion and Pride.

Additional Information:

Benefits include:

• Blended learning programs, including formal qualifications, apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning, and on-the-job training
• Access to our Employee Discount Platform for savings at supermarkets, cinemas, restaurants, holidays, and family days out
• Full access to Wellbeing Services, including Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP benefits
• Potential eligibility for our Pension scheme