Education Catering Operations Leader - 32-Site Portfolio

Caterlink; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is looking for an experienced Operations Manager to oversee a portfolio of 32 educational sites in the Reading area. Responsibilities include leading operations, managing KPIs for various metrics, and fostering client relationships. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership and commercial skills, along with the ability to support teams effectively. Benefits include a competitive salary, performance-related bonus, generous holiday allowance, and private health care. This position offers opportunities for professional development and team support.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus a performance-related bonus

Monthly car allowance or company car

33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Private health care with BUPA

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in education catering and operational management.
• A hands-on approach with the ability to support location based teams.
• Strong leadership skills, confidence, and credibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop operations across 32 educational sites.
• Drive operational excellence and manage KPIs.
• Develop client relationships and inspire teams.

Skills

Operations management

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Client relationship management

Job description

A leading catering company is looking for an experienced Operations Manager to oversee a portfolio of 32 educational sites in the Reading area. Responsibilities include leading operations, managing KPIs for various metrics, and fostering client relationships. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership and commercial skills, along with the ability to support teams effectively. Benefits include a competitive salary, performance-related bonus, generous holiday allowance, and private health care. This position offers opportunities for professional development and team support.