Education Catering Operations Manager - Hull

Cater Link Limited; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cater Link Limited is looking for an experienced Operations Manager to manage a portfolio of primary and secondary schools. The successful candidate will lead site teams, foster consistent client relationships, and focus on achieving key performance indicators in a full-year role working Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Previous catering and operational management experience are essential.
• Prepared to assist the teams when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations at multiple schools.
• Lead and motivate site-based teams.
• Drive performance using KPIs in Health & Safety, Retention, Quality, and Finance.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Awareness

Client Relationship Management

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" is the foundation of our success and growth in the market, coupled with a desire to truly deliver on our promises to clients and support 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 are essential. This is a full-year 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 foster strong client relationships across your portfolio. Being commercially astute is also crucial, and you should be prepared to assist the teams when necessary.

Success is driven by our KPIs: Health & Safety, Retention, Quality, and Finance. If you value People, Perception, Passion, and Pride for growth and success, this role may suit you. We look forward to hearing from you.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure. Salary depends on experience.

Caterlink is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all individuals are treated with respect, integrity, and fairness, with opportunities for growth.