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 to 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 central London – a mix of primary and secondary schools. Previous catering and operational management experience is essential. This is a 52‑week role working Monday – Friday.
At Caterlink, we believe that people work for people, so we want you to have confidence and credibility, be able to lead and motivate, and develop your teams. You will be responsible for building strong client relationships across your portfolio of schools, driving performance across Health & Safety, Retention, Quality and Finance KPI’s, and contributing to our commercial success.
In addition to your day‑to‑day responsibilities, you will need to be prepared to roll up your sleeves and support your teams when required.
Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure. Salary is dependant on experience.
EEO Statement
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
- Competitive salary plus a performance‑related bonus
- Monthly car allowance or company car
- 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
- You will be 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 for supermarket, cinema, restaurant, holiday and family discounts
- Employee Assistance Program and Virtual GP benefits for you and your family, free of charge at any time
- Blended learning programme including formal qualifications, Apprenticeships, classroom training, e‑learning and on‑the‑job training – we invest in your development
- Opportunity to catch up during school breaks – a luxury in a 52‑week business
