Catering Manager - Coventry

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Coventry; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice provider is seeking a Catering Manager in Coventry. The role involves overseeing a high-volume catering operation and managing a diverse team, delivering exceptional service to up to 1,500 daily users. Candidates must have a strong culinary background and proven experience in contract catering. This position offers excellent career development opportunities and perks like free meals and parking.

Benefits

Free meal on shift

Free on-site parking

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing a busy, high-volume catering site.
• Craft-trained culinary expertise.
• Proven leadership of large teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 24/7 catering operation ensuring excellence.
• Manage a team of 11 direct reports and their training.
• Deliver food and service to 1,500 daily users.
• Oversee P&L and financial objectives.
• Collaborate closely with the client for service excellence.

Skills

Contract catering experience

Culinary background

Team leadership

Compliance knowledge

Financial management

Job description

Job Introduction

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Catering Manager - Coventry
£36,000 per annum | 5 over 7 (Primarily Mon-Fri if fully staffed)

Do you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and love the energy of managing a high-volume, round-the-clock catering operation? If you're ready to bring your culinary and leadership expertise to a globally recognised brand, this is your opportunity to lead the catering service at our flagship Coventry site.

As Catering Manager, you'll take the reins of a vibrant and complex catering environment, overseeing multiple services including breakfast, lunch, dinner, night shift meals, vending, and hospitality. You'll be the driving force behind a talented 12-strong Compass team, ensuring smooth delivery across all shifts while maintaining top-tier standards in food, compliance, and customer experience.

What You7ll Do

• Lead a multi-shift, 24/7 catering operation - ensure consistency and excellence across all service periods
• Inspire, train, and manage a team of 11 direct reports - setting the standard in food safety, site inductions, and e-learning compliance
• Deliver exceptional food and service that meets the expectations of up to 1,500 daily site users
• Own the P&L - manage budgets and costs while keeping standards sky high
• Build a strong on-site presence - working closely with the client to uphold partnership goals and food service excellence

Who We7re Looking For

• Previous experience in contract catering - ideally in a busy, high-volume site
• Craft-trained culinary background (essential!)
• Proven track record as a Chef Manager or Catering Manager
• Confident leading large teams across multiple shift patterns
• Strong compliance knowledge and ability to coach others
• Financially savvy with solid P&L understanding

What You7ll Get in Return

• Free meal on shift
• Free on-site parking
• Career development and access to extensive Compass learning pathways
• Be part of one of the UK\'s largest and most respected foodservice providers

Interview Process

• Stage 1: Microsoft Teams interview
• Stage 2: On-site interview

Ready to step into a role where your passion for food and leadership can shine at one of the world\'s biggest brands? Apply now and serve up something spectacular.