Catering Manager - Coventry

Eurest; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Catering Manager to lead a team in providing exceptional food service at a prominent location. This role emphasizes culinary excellence, client relationship management, and operational efficiency. As the Catering Manager, you will inspire your team, uphold high standards, and enhance client satisfaction through mindful and sustainable catering practices. With opportunities for career progression and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a thriving environment. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to nurturing talent and fostering a diverse workplace.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Financial wellbeing programs

Annual health care checks

Discounted health cash plans

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Holiday purchase and Sharebuy schemes

Recognition awards

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent culinary skills with experience in contract catering.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and front of house.
• Ensure compliance with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Client Relationship Management

IT Literacy (MS Office)

Education

Experience in Contract Catering

Business Management Experience

Tools

Kitchen Machinery

MS Office

Job description

Catering Manager - Coventry

Up to £35,000 per annum (DOE)

Monday - Friday 7am - 3pm

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Catering Manager with a culinary background to join our team at JLR Oxford Road in Coventry. You will be providing outstanding service to staff and customers while guiding and motivating your team to excel. As the Catering Manager, you need to be commercially aware, with the presence and personality to influence daily operations. You'll maximize team performance, lead by example, and set high standards.

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering

At Eurest, we are experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces daily. We believe that fueling employees throughout the day helps sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds, and motivate them to perform at their best. Our food experiences are driven by our commitment to sustainability and responsibility, aiming for net zero by 2030.

You will work to enhance sales and deliver excellent service. Building strong relationships with clients to meet their needs and contractual obligations is essential.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights clients and customers
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the kitchen and front of house
• Ensuring proper use of all kitchen machinery and equipment
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Adhering to Health & Safety regulations
• Completing weekly reports and administrative tasks
• Stock taking and ordering

Services include: Breakfast, lunch, Vending, Hospitality

About you:

• Excellent culinary skills with experience in contract catering within a business and industry environment
• Strong communication and leadership skills to motivate others
• Experience managing client relationships
• Results-driven with a focus on quality and processes
• IT literate (MS Office and email)
• Business management experience in a kitchen environment

About Us:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays (increasing after 2 years)
• Financial wellbeing programs and salary finance options
• Annual health care checks
• Discounted health cash plans for medical treatments
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Holiday purchase and Sharebuy schemes
• Recognition awards and employee networks
• Exclusive benefits & wellbeing discounts
• Training, development, and career progression opportunities

Join Compass to help feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections across thousands of venues. Grow your career with industry leader, enjoy competitive pay, great perks, and unrivaled development opportunities.

Our secret ingredient - our people!

If you have what it takes to join the best in food service, we want to hear from you. Explore our vacancies today. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity, creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.