Education Catering Operations Manager - Hull

Caterlink; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A school catering company is seeking an experienced Operations Manager in Hull to oversee catering operations across schools. The role requires strong leadership and commercial awareness, along with the ability to build client relationships. Applicants should have experience in catering management, with a focus on KPIs related to Health & Safety, Retention, Quality, and Finance. This full-year position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including a monthly car allowance and performance bonus.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus performance bonus

Monthly car allowance or company car

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Eligibility for Workplace Pension Scheme

Private healthcare

Fully expensed laptop and mobile phone

Virtual GP services

Access to Employee Discount Platform

Opportunities for formal qualifications and training

Term-time focus for planning

Qualifications

• Experience in catering and operational management is essential.
• Confidence and credibility in leadership.
• Willingness to support teams as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee catering operations across schools.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Ensure compliance with KPIs focused on Health & Safety.

Skills

Leadership skills

Commercial awareness

Team motivation

Client relationship building

Job description

Education Catering Operations Manager - Hull, Hull

Client: Caterlink

Location: Hull, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 8b9b8edead18

Job Views: 14

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee catering operations across a group of schools, including primary schools, secondary schools, and colleges. Previous experience in catering and operational management is essential. This full-year role is Monday to Friday.

At Caterlink, we value people and believe in empowering our teams. We seek candidates with confidence, credibility, leadership skills, and the ability to motivate and develop teams. Building strong client relationships across your portfolio is crucial. Commercial awareness is also important, along with a willingness to support your teams when needed.

Our success is guided by KPIs focused on Health & Safety, Retention, Quality, and Finance. We also believe that qualities such as People, Perception, Passion, and Pride contribute to growth and success. If these resonate with you, we'd love to hear from you!

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

Caterlink is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where every individual is respected and has opportunities for growth.

Additional Benefits

• Competitive salary plus performance bonus
• Monthly car allowance or company car
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Eligibility to join our Workplace Pension Scheme with Aviva
• 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 and Virtual GP
• Opportunities for formal qualifications, apprenticeships, training, and development programs
• Term-time focus allows planning during school breaks