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Education Catering Operations Manager

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United Kingdom , Blackpool

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Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to manage a group schools, which will be a mix of 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 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

Job Responsibility:

  • Manage a group schools, which will be a mix of primary schools, secondary schools and colleges
  • Create strong client relationships across your portfolio of schools

Requirements:

  • Previous catering and operational management experience is essential
  • Bags of confidence and credibility
  • Able to lead and motivate and really develop your teams
  • Commercially astute
  • Prepared to roll your sleeves up and help the teams when you need to
  • Belief in living by KPIs: Health & Safety, Retention, Quality and Finance
  • Belief that People, Perception, Passion and Pride could enhance growth, success and development
  • Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure
What we offer:
  • Competitive salary plus a 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 + mobile phone
  • Virtual GP for you and your family (eligibility rules apply)
  • Access to our Employee Discount Platform
  • Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP benefits free of charge
  • Blended learning programme that can include formal qualifications including Apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning and on the job training
  • Induction provided
  • Opportunity to catch up and plan during school breaks

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 07, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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