Operations Manager - Education Catering

Kellan Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 46,750 - 62,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage provided

Car or allowance and benefits package

Job summary

Kellan Group is recruiting for an Operations Manager in Newcastle for an education catering client. You will oversee multiple sites, drive performance, and lead a team with a strong focus on quality, customer service and financial results.

The role requires autonomous work, strategic planning, and a proven track record in education catering management. A competitive package with bonus potential and mileage support is on offer.

Qualifications

• Experience in regional or area operations management across multiple sites in education catering.
• Proven ability to manage direct reports and drive financial performance.
• Strong knowledge of education catering management, client relations and service quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimise multi-site operations in the education catering sector.
• Lead and develop site managers, ensuring delivery against targets and budgets.
• Build strong client relationships and maintain high standards of food quality and service.
• Drive continuous improvement and maximize profitability across the Newcastle cluster.

Skills

Operations management

People management

Financial acumen

Client relationship building

Education catering knowledge

Job description

Operations Manager - Education Catering - Newcastle- £55,000p/a

• Monday to Friday
• Progressive, modern contract caterer
• Mileage provided
• Car or allowance and benefits package

My client is an established independent contact caterer, and is seeking to recruit an experienced Area Manager for their expanding business in the education catering sector.

They are a rapidly expanding and successful company, and are seeking to grow their operational team in the Newcastle area.

The right candidate will be able to perform in a fully autonomous role and be able to thrive in a role that requires high levels of self management. You will excel at exceeding targets and have excellent financial and people management skills.

You must have current Regional or Area Operations Manager experience in the education catering sector over multiple sites, with a background of managing direct reports, and with a real passion for food and service quality, including a strong knowledge of education catering management, client relationship building, people skills, financial acumen and measurable success history.

In return, they are offering a competitive salary and an excellent bonus and incentive package.