Education Catering Operations Manager - Romford

Cater Link Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the education sector catering invites applications for an Operations Manager to oversee multiple schools. This role will require managing operations, leading teams, fostering strong client relationships, and ensuring service quality aligned with KPIs. The ideal candidate will bring significant catering management experience and a commitment to excellence in service delivery.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus performance-related bonus

Monthly car allowance or a company car

33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Eligibility to join Pension Scheme with Aviva

Private healthcare with BUPA

Fully expensed company laptop and mobile phone

Access to Employee Discount Platform

Opportunities for professional development

Term-time focus for planning during school breaks

Qualifications

• Experience in catering and operational management is essential.
• Must demonstrate strong leadership and motivative skills.
• Ability to develop teams and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations for a group of schools.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and service quality.
• Support teams as needed and drive performance based on KPIs.

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 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 foster strong client relationships across your portfolio of schools. Being commercially astute is also crucial, and you should be prepared to support your teams when needed.

Living by our KPIs—Health & Safety, Retention, Quality, and Finance—is key to success. If you also believe that People, Perception, Passion, and Pride can enhance your growth and development, then this role may be perfect for you. We look forward to hearing from 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 to grow and succeed.

Additional Information

Advantages of working with us include:

• Competitive salary plus 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 at supermarkets, cinemas, restaurants, holiday discounts, family days out, and more
• Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP benefits available free of charge
• Opportunities for professional development through formal qualifications, apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning, and on-the-job training
• Term-time focus allows for planning during school breaks, unlike businesses operating 52 weeks a year