Education Catering Operations Manager - York

Caterlink; York; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterlink, a leader in education catering, seeks an experienced Operations Manager to oversee multiple schools in York. The manager will be responsible for staff leadership, client relationships, and achieving operational excellence through KPIs while ensuring a supportive team environment. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus performance-related bonus

Monthly car allowance or company car

33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Workplace Pension Scheme with Aviva

Private health care with BUPA

Company laptop and mobile phone

Virtual GP for you and your family

Employee Discount Platform

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunities for training and qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in catering and operational management is essential.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams.
• Strong client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a group of schools including primary and secondary.
• Ensure health & safety, retention, quality, and finance KPIs are met.
• Support teams and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Management

Client Relationship Management

Team Development

Job description

Education Catering Operations Manager - York, York

Client: Caterlink

Location: York, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: abccfdae3e20

Job Views: 3

Posted: 02.07.2025

Expiry Date: 16.08.2025

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to manage 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 – Friday.

At Caterlink, we believe that people work for people. We want you to have confidence and credibility, lead and motivate your teams, develop strong client relationships, and be commercially astute. You should be prepared to support your teams when needed.

Our success is driven by KPIs such as Health & Safety, Retention, Quality, and Finance. If you value People, Perception, Passion, and Pride, this role may be perfect for you. Successful applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure. Salary depends on experience.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary plus performance-related bonus
• Monthly car allowance or company car
• 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Eligible to join our Workplace Pension Scheme with Aviva
• Private health care with BUPA
• Fully expensed company laptop and mobile phone
• Virtual GP for you and your family (eligibility rules apply)
• Access to our Employee Discount Platform for savings on various services
• Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP benefits for you and your family
• Opportunities for formal qualifications, classroom training, eLearning, and on-the-job training
• Induction process to introduce you to our company
• Term-time focus allows for planning during school breaks