Education Catering Operations Manager - Hull
@ WSH Group

Hull, England, United Kingdom
On Site
Full-time
Posted 4 days ago

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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, catering more than 1,000,000 meals a week. Our “Fresh Food Policy” underpins our success and continuous growth.

Job Description

WSH Group is seeking an experienced Education Catering Operations Manager to oversee operations across a group of primary schools, secondary schools, and colleges. The role requires previous catering and operational management experience, a commercial mindset, and a willingness to get hands-on when needed. Key performance indicators include Health & Safety, Retention, Quality, and Finance, alongside fostering People, Perception, Passion, and Pride.

The role is a 52-week position (Monday – Friday) and involves leading teams, developing strong client relationships, and ensuring operational excellence.

Additional Information

  • Competitive salary plus performance-related bonus
  • Monthly car allowance or company car
  • 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
  • Workplace Pension Scheme with Aviva
  • Private healthcare with BUPA
  • Fully expensed company laptop and mobile phone
  • Virtual GP for you and your family
  • Employee Discount Platform access
  • Employee Assistance Program and virtual GP benefits
  • Blended learning programme with formal qualifications and on the job training

Key skills/competency

Education, Catering, Operations, Management, Leadership, KPIs, Health & Safety, Client, Retention, Finance

How to Get Hired at WSH Group

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research WSH Group's culture: Study their mission, values, and success stories.
  • Customize your resume: Emphasize your catering and operations experience.
  • Highlight KPI achievements: Showcase measurable successes in education catering.
  • Prepare operational examples: Be ready to discuss past management challenges.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review catering operational systems
Study KPIs and financial metrics
Understand school catering compliance standards
Practice management software usage

Behavioral Questions

Describe your leadership style.
Explain team motivation examples.
Discuss handling operational challenges.
Share client relationship experiences.

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