Education Catering Operations Director - Field-based Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Operations Director for our schools catering business across the primary, secondary and college sectors across Cheshire, Staffordshire and West Midlands. As Operations Director, you will be responsible for delivering against our KPIs – Health and Safety, Retention, Quality and Finance. You will be expected to have the confidence and credibility to lead your teams and create strong client relationships, as well being commercially astute. You should be able to demonstrate evidence of supporting and developing a growing team, encouraging them to succeed and help you achieve your objectives. You will remain calm and focused, showing leadership and strength appropriate for your role as Director. If you believe in People, Perception, Passion, and Pride to grow our business this could be the position you are looking for. Caterlink is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be obtained for this role. 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. Key Responsibilities: Background in client relationships and have a proven record in building and motivating teams, to meet key business targets. Successful progressive background in contract catering and hospitality. Strategic thinking and critical reasoning skills to set and implement the business strategy across the operations teams. Well-developed leadership skills, achieving results through others, building loyalty and a sense of belonging in the team. Exceptional communication skills (written/spoken/presentation) at all levels, both internally and externally. Commercially astute with a service delivery focus. Benefits: Competitive salary plus a performance-related bonus. Monthly car allowance or company car. BUPA cover and Virtual GP for you and your family (eligibility rules apply). Fully expensed company laptop + mobile phone. Access to our Employee Discount Platform for savings at supermarkets, cinemas, restaurants, and holiday discounts. Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP benefits available free of charge for you and your family. Opportunity for a blended learning programme that includes formal qualifications, classroom training, eLearning, and on-the-job training. Eligibility to join our Workplace Pension Scheme with Aviva. #J-18808-Ljbffr