Catering Manager - Coventry

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

Job summary

A leading foodservice provider in Coventry is seeking a Catering Manager to oversee a high-volume catering operation. As the Catering Manager, you will inspire and manage a team of 12, ensuring exceptional service for up to 1,500 daily users. The ideal candidate will have a craft-trained culinary background and experience in contract catering. This role offers a competitive salary and various incentives such as free meals and parking.

Benefits

Free meal on shift

Free on-site parking

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Chef Manager or Catering Manager.
• Ability to lead teams across multiple shifts.
• Strong compliance knowledge and coaching ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-shift, 24/7 catering operation.
• Inspire, train, and manage a team of 11 direct reports.
• Deliver exceptional food and service for up to 1,500 users.
• Own the P&L and manage budgets effectively.
• Build a strong on-site presence and uphold partnership goals.

Skills

Contract catering experience

Craft-trained culinary background

Leadership of large teams

Compliance knowledge

Financial management (P&L)

Job description

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 You'll 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 We're 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 You'll 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.