Operations Manager

Collins King & Associates Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Greater London is seeking an experienced Catering Operations Manager to oversee the delivery of high-quality catering services across multiple secondary school sites. You will manage various aspects of operations, inspire kitchen teams, ensure food safety compliance, and develop nutritious menus. This role requires a dynamic professional dedicated to making a difference in school dining experiences and achieving excellence in service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing catering operations.
• Ability to inspire and develop kitchen teams.
• Strong understanding of food safety and allergen legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day catering operations across school sites.
• Lead kitchen teams to achieve high standards.
• Drive improvements in food quality and service delivery.
• Monitor budgets and ensure financial efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health regulations.

Skills

Dynamic catering professional

Leadership and team development

Budget management

Job description

Catering Operations Manager Education Sector

Are you a dynamic catering professional with a passion for delivering fresh, nutritious meals that make a difference every day?

We're looking for an experienced Catering Operations Manager to lead education catering teams and ensure excellence across 15 secondary school sites across East and North London

About the Role

As our Catering Operations Manager, you'll oversee the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and cost-effective catering services to schools within your region. You'll inspire and develop site managers and kitchen teams to provide exceptional food and service that meets both nutritional standards and the expectations of pupils, staff, and parents.

You will :

• Manage day-to-day catering operations across a portfolio of school sites.
• Lead, motivate, and develop kitchen teams to achieve consistently high standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in food quality, presentation, and service delivery.
• Monitor budgets, costs, and resources to ensure financial efficiency.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, health & safety, and allergen legislation.
• Build strong relationships with school leadership and key stakeholders.
• Support menu development with a focus on healthy, balanced, and appealing meals for young people.
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