Education Catering Operations Manager - York

Cater Link Limited; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterlink is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead catering operations across schools. This full-year role entails motivating teams, enhancing client relationships, and ensuring performance standards in a diverse and inclusive environment. Join a leading company in education sector catering and make a difference in food service for pupils and staff.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Monthly car allowance or company car

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Workplace Pension Scheme

Private healthcare with BUPA

Company laptop and mobile phone

Virtual GP services

Employee Discount Platform

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced in catering and operational management.
• Proven track record in a leadership role.
• Ability to motivate and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations across multiple school locations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Achieve performance targets related to quality and finance.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Client Relationship Management

Commercial Acumen

Health & Safety Management

Education

Experience in Catering Management

Operational Management Experience

Job description

Company Description

Caterlink is a specialist in education sector catering. For over 20 years, the company has provided fresh food solutions to pupils and staff at primary schools, secondary schools, and colleges across the UK. We serve more than 1,000,000 meals weekly. Our "Fresh Food Policy" underpins our success and growth, driven by a commitment to 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, secondary, and college settings. Previous catering and operational management experience is essential. This is a full-year role, Monday to Friday.

At Caterlink, we believe in empowering our people. We seek confident, credible leaders who can motivate and develop teams, foster strong client relationships, and be commercially astute. The role requires a hands-on approach to support teams as needed.

Key performance indicators include Health & Safety, Retention, Quality, and Finance. We also value qualities such as People, Perception, Passion, and Pride, which contribute to growth and success. Successful candidates will need to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure. Salary will depend on experience.

Caterlink is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all individuals are treated with respect, integrity, and fairness, and have opportunities to grow.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary plus performance-related 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 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 professional development through formal qualifications, apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning, and on-the-job training