Education Catering Operations Manager - Cornwall

Cater Link Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterlink, a leading education sector catering specialist, seeks an experienced Operations Manager in Exeter to lead teams across schools. This role emphasizes people management and operational excellence, focusing on quality service delivery and adherence to KPIs while offering a competitive salary and generous benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus a performance-related bonus

Monthly car allowance or a company car

33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Eligibility for Workplace Pension Scheme

Private healthcare with BUPA

Fully expensed company laptop and mobile phone

Virtual GP services for you and your family

Employee Discount Platform for savings

Employee Assistance Program free of charge

Opportunities for blended learning and formal qualifications

Qualifications

• Previous catering and operational management experience is essential.
• Must be able to lead and motivate teams.
• Capable of developing strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a group of schools, including primary and secondary schools.
• Ensure success through KPIs such as Health & Safety, Retention, Quality, and Finance.
• Assist teams when needed.

Skills

Catering management

Operational management

Leadership

Client relationships

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 for more than 1,000,000 meals a week. Our "Fresh Food Policy" underpins our success and growth, reflecting our commitment to delivering on our promises to clients and supporting our site-based teams.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee 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, to lead and motivate your teams, develop strong client relationships across your portfolio, and be commercially astute. You should be prepared to roll up your sleeves and assist your teams when needed.

We emphasize success through KPIs such as Health & Safety, Retention, Quality, and Finance. If you also believe that People, Perception, Passion, and Pride can enhance your growth and success, this role might be perfect for you. Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure. Salary will depend on experience.

Caterlink is committed to providing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where every individual is treated with respect and has opportunities for growth and fairness.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary plus a performance-related bonus
• Monthly car allowance or a company car
• 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Eligibility to join our Workplace Pension Scheme with Aviva
• Private healthcare with BUPA
• Fully expensed company laptop and mobile phone
• Virtual GP services for you and your family (eligibility rules apply)
• Access to our Employee Discount Platform for savings on supermarkets, cinemas, restaurants, holidays, and family days out
• Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP benefits available free of charge
• Opportunities for blended learning, including formal qualifications, apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning, and on-the-job training
• Induction for new hires to learn about the company and support development
• The school holiday schedule allows time for planning and catching up, unlike businesses operating year-round