Operations Manager - Hull

CATERLINK UK LTD; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee a group of schools in Hull. This exciting role requires a dynamic individual with a strong background in catering and operational management. You will lead and motivate teams, foster strong client relationships, and ensure adherence to key performance indicators. The position offers a competitive salary, a performance-related bonus, and a chance to work in a supportive environment that values development and work-life balance. If you have the passion and skills to drive success in the education catering sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary + performance-related bonus

Company car/car allowance

Blended learning programme with formal qualifications

Great work/life balance with term-time only

Employee Discount Platform

Employee Assistance Program

Virtual GP benefits

Pension scheme eligibility

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in catering and operational management is essential.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations across multiple schools in the Hull area.
• Ensure adherence to KPIs related to Health & Safety, Quality, and Finance.

Skills

Catering Management

Operational Management

Team Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Commercial Acumen

Education

Relevant Management Experience

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 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 the promises we make to our clients and support our site-based teams.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to manage a group of schools in and around the Hull area. Previous catering and operational management experience is essential. This is a 52-week role working Monday - Friday.

At Caterlink, we very much believe that people work for people, so we want you to have bags of confidence and credibility, be able to lead and motivate and really develop your teams, bring them along with you and create strong client relationships across your portfolio of schools. Being commercially astute is also essential for this role and in addition to this you will need to be prepared to roll your sleeves up and help the teams when you need to.

We believe that living by our KPIs is key to success - Health & Safety, Retention, Quality and Finance. In addition to this, if you believe that People, Perception, Passion and Pride could also enhance your growth, success and development then this may be the role for you and we would love to hear from you!

Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure. Salary dependant on experience.

Caterlink strives to always provide a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all our teams where every individual is treated with respect, integrity and has the opportunity to grow and be treated equally and with fairness at all times.

Additional Information
There Are Many Advantages To Working For Us Including

• Competitive annual salary + performance-related bonus
• Company car/car allowance
• With Caterlink you have the opportunity to a blended learning programme that can include formal qualifications including Apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning and on the job training to support and encourage your development and enable you to be the best you can be. Everyone who joins us is provided with an induction where they learn more about us and enable them to be the best they can be. We invest in development opportunities and are always looking to recruit, train and retain the best people for our own future talent and your own future development.
• Working for Caterlink ensure you are able to enjoy a great work/life balance - this is the beauty of working term-time only and no weekends!
• We offer you access to our Employee Discount Platform where you can make great savings at supermarkets, cinema, restaurants as well as holiday discounts, family days out and many more!
• Our Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP benefits are there for you and your family to use free of charge at any time.
• You may be eligible to join our Pension scheme.