Catering Manager - Coventry

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

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in Coventry is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to oversee a 24/7 operation. This role requires strong leadership to manage a multi-shift team ensuring exceptional food service for daily users. A craft-trained culinary background, experience in contract catering, and sound financial knowledge are essential. The position offers a competitive salary and several benefits including meals on shift and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Free meal on shift

Free on-site parking

Career development access

Qualifications

• Previous experience in contract catering at a busy site.
• Proven track record as a Chef Manager or Catering Manager.
• Ability to lead and inspire large teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-shift, 24/7 catering operation ensuring service excellence.
• Manage budgets and P&L while maintaining high standards.
• Deliver exceptional food and service for up to 1,500 daily users.

Skills

Contract catering experience

Craft-trained culinary background

Leadership across multiple shift patterns

Compliance knowledge

Financial understanding of P&L

Job description

Overview

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 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.