Cater Link Limited
Caterlink - Operations Manager
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Operations Manager - School Catering
About Caterlink
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.
Packages in excess of 1,000,000 meals a week underpin our reputation. Our "Fresh Food Policy" remains the foundation of our success combined with a genuine commitment to our clients and our teams.
Job Title & Overview
Operations Manager (Catering & Schools Sector)
We are recruiting for an experienced Operations Manager to oversee a portfolio of schools, including a mix of primary schools, secondary schools, and colleges.
This is a full-time, year-round role (Monday–Friday) with 52 weeks per year coverage.
Essential Requirements:
- Proven experience in catering management and operational oversight.
- Commercially minded with strong leadership and team development skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership & Team Growth
- Develop, mentor, and lead a team with confidence.
- Strengthen client relationships across your schools portfolio.
- Take an active hands-on approach when supporting teams directly.
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- Performance & KPIs
- Align performance with company priorities: Health & Safety, staff Retention, Quality, and financial considerations.
- Embrace our values: People, Perception, Passion, and Pride to drive continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Experience: Essential previous experience in catering or operations management with a track record of school-client success.
- Policies & Compliance: Success requires completion of an enhanced DBS disclosure.
- Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience.
Culture & Commitment
Caterlink is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where respect, integrity, and equal opportunity are core values.
Additional Information
Benefits Package
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Financial:
- Competitive salary with performance-related bonus.
- Monthly car allowance or company car.
- Flexible compensation tied to experience.
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Wellbeing:
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays).
- Access to the Aviva Workplace Pension Scheme.
- Comprehensive private healthcare through BUPA.
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Work Tools:
- Fully expensed company laptop and mobile phone.
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Health Resources:
- Virtual GP access for employees and their families (eligibility rules apply).
- Free use of our Employee Assistance Programme.
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Personal Discounts:
- Staff discounts on groceries, entertainment, holidays, dining, and entertainment via our discount platform.
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Development Opportunities:
- Blended learning programme, including apprenticeships, classroom training, e-learning, and on-the-job coaching.
- Structured induction programme for every new hire.
- Future-focused talent pipeline for growth.
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Operational Luxury:
- Conversely, school breaks provide opportunities for planning and strategic development—not available in all 52-week sectors.
Apply if you believe our values—fresh thinking, client focus, and relentless improvement—are aligned with your capabilities. Let’s deliver great meals and even better experiences for school communities.
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