Caterlink - Operations Manager

Caterlink

About The Position

Caterlink is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to manage a portfolio of schools, including primary and secondary schools. The role involves leading, motivating and developing site-based teams, building strong relationships with clients, and applying commercial awareness. The successful candidate should also be ready to support teams directly when needed. Caterlink emphasizes performance against its KPIs: Health & Safety, Retention, Quality and Finance, alongside People, Perception, Passion and Pride. This is a 52-week role, Monday to Friday. Successful applicants must complete an enhanced DBS disclosure. Salary depends on experience.

Requirements

Previous catering and operational management experience is essential.
Food Safety Level 3.
Successful applicants must complete an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Responsibilities

Manage a group of primary and secondary schools.
Lead, motivate and develop teams across the school portfolio.
Build and maintain strong client relationships.
Apply commercial awareness to the role.
Support teams directly when needed.
Work toward KPIs covering Health & Safety, Retention, Quality and Finance.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus a performance-related bonus.
Monthly car allowance or company car.
33 days of holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
Eligibility to join the Aviva Workplace Pension Scheme.
Private health care with BUPA.
Fully expensed company laptop and mobile phone.
Virtual GP for the employee and family, subject to eligibility rules.
Access to an Employee Discount Platform with savings on supermarkets, cinema, restaurants, holidays and family days out.
Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP benefits available free of charge to the employee and family.
Blended learning programme, potentially including formal qualifications, apprenticeships, classroom training, eLearning and on-the-job training.
Induction and ongoing development opportunities.