Education Catering Operations Manager - Blackpool

Caterlink; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Blackpool is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee catering services in schools. The role requires strong leadership, experience in catering management, and the ability to build client relationships. You will be responsible for achieving KPIs related to health and safety, quality, and finance. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a performance-related bonus and a monthly car allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus performance-related bonus

Monthly car allowance or company car

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Workplace Pension Scheme

Private healthcare with BUPA

Fully expensed laptop and mobile phone

Virtual GP services for you and your family

Access to Employee Discount Platform

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• Experience managing catering operations in schools required.
• Must have strong leadership skills to motivate and develop teams.
• Commercially astute with an understanding of Health & Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations for multiple schools including staff training and development.
• Focus on KPIs such as Health & Safety, Quality, and Finance.
• Support teams as needed and build strong client relationships.

Skills

Catering management

Operational management

Leadership

Client relationship management

Commercial awareness

Job description

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Education Catering Operations Manager - Blackpool, Blackpool

Client:

Caterlink

Location:

Blackpool, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to manage a group of schools, including primary schools, secondary schools, and colleges. Previous catering and operational management experience is essential. This is a 52-week role working Monday to Friday.

At Caterlink, we believe that people work for people. We want you to have confidence and credibility, be able to lead and motivate, develop your teams, and build strong client relationships across your portfolio of schools. Being commercially astute is also essential. You should be prepared to support your teams when needed.

We focus on KPIs such as Health & Safety, Retention, Quality, and Finance. If you value People, Perception, Passion, and Pride, and believe they can enhance your growth and success, then this role may be suitable for you. We look forward to hearing from you!

Successful applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure. Salary depends on experience.

Caterlink is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone is treated with respect, integrity, and fairness.

Additional Information:

• Competitive salary plus performance-related bonus
• Monthly car allowance or company car
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Eligible for our Workplace Pension Scheme with Aviva
• Private health care with BUPA
• Fully expensed laptop and mobile phone
• Virtual GP services for you and your family
• Access to Employee Discount Platform for savings on various services
• Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP benefits available free of charge
• Opportunities for formal qualifications, training, and development
• The school breaks provide time to plan for the next term, offering a balance in work-life management