Catering Manager - Coventry

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

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Catering Manager for its flagship Coventry site. The role involves overseeing a diverse catering operation to serve up to 1,500 daily users, leading a team, and maintaining high service and food standards. Attractive benefits include meal provisions and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Free meal on shift

Free on-site parking

Career development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in contract catering, ideally in a busy, high-volume site.
• Proven track record as a Chef Manager or Catering Manager.
• Confident managing large teams across multiple shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-shift, 24/7 catering operation ensuring excellence across all services.
• Inspire, train, and manage a team of 11 direct reports.
• Manage budgets and P&L while maintaining high standards.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Team Management

Budget Management

Education

Craft-trained culinary background

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.