Education Catering Group Manager - Hertfordshire

BaxterStorey; Broxbourne; Hybrid; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering provider is seeking an experienced Group Manager to oversee operations at two colleges in Hertfordshire. The ideal candidate should possess strong catering and operational management skills, with the ability to lead teams effectively and foster client relationships. This full-time position offers a salary of up to £38,000 per annum and includes opportunities for professional development through various training programs. Enjoy a great work-life balance, with no weekend work required and the potential for remote work during school holidays.

Benefits

Salary up to £38,000 per annum

Blended learning programs including apprenticeships

Employee Discount Platform

Employee Assistance Program

Access to Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple locations and operational processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills to motivate teams and foster relationships.
• Ability to manage health, safety, retention, quality, and financial targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage 2 high performing colleges in Hertfordshire.
• Lead and develop your teams to enhance performance.
• Build strong client relationships and ensure operational excellence.

Skills

Catering and operational management experience

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Commercial acumen

Job description

Company Description

Caterlink is the education sector catering specialist. For over 20 years, the Company has delivered fresh food solutions to pupils and staff at Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. The company caters more than 1,000,000 meals a week. Our “Fresh Food Policy” is the foundation of our success and growth in the market coupled with a desire to truly deliver on the promises we make to our clients and support our site-based teams.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Group Manager to manage 2 high performing colleges in Hertfordshire. Previous catering and operational management experience is essential. This is a 52-week role working Monday – Friday.

At Caterlink, we very much believe that people work for people, so we want you to have bags of confidence and credibility, be able to lead and motivate and really develop your teams, bring them along with you and create strong client relationships across your portfolio of schools. Being commercially astute is also essential for this role and in addition to this you will need to be prepared to roll your sleeves up and help the teams when you need to.

We believe that living by our KPIS's is key to success - Health & Safety, Retention, Quality and Finance. In addition to this, if you believe that People, Perception, Passion and Pride could also enhance your growth, success and development then this may be the role for you and we would love to hear from you!

Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure. Salary dependant on experience.

Caterlink strives to always provide a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all our teams where every individual is treated with respect, integrity and has the opportunity to grow and be treated equally and with fairness at all times.

Additional Information

There are many advantages to working for us including :

• Salary - Up to £38,000 per annum
• With Caterlink you have the opportunity to a blended learning programme that can include formal qualifications including Apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning and on the job training to support and encourage your development and enable you to be the best you can be. Everyone who joins us is provided with an induction where they learn more about us and enable them to be the best they can be. We invest in development opportunities and are always looking to recruit, train and retain the best people for our own future talent and your own future development.
• Working for Caterlink ensures you are able to enjoy a great work / life balance – you're required to be on-site duringterm-time but can work remotely during the school holidaysand no weekends!
• We offer you access to our Employee Discount Platform where you can make great savings at supermarkets, cinema, restaurants as well as holiday discounts, family days out and many more!
• Our Employee Assistance Programand Virtual GP benefits are there for you and your family to use free of charge at any time
• You may be eligible to join our Pensionscheme