Catering Manager - Coventry

Compass Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Catering Manager to join their team in Coventry. This role involves providing outstanding service while leading a skilled team to deliver exceptional culinary experiences. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of food quality and hygiene, ensuring client satisfaction, and managing kitchen operations efficiently. With a focus on sustainability and employee wellbeing, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking catering service that values its people and their development. Join a company that champions diversity and offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Financial wellbeing programs

Free annual health check

Discounted health cash plan

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Holiday purchase scheme

Sharebuy Scheme

Recognition awards

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in contract catering within a business and industry environment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to engage and motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality, delicious 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.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Client Relationship Management

IT Literacy (MS Office)

Results-Driven

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 your team's performance, leading by example and setting 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 can help 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.

Your role involves enhancing sales and delivering 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 high-quality, delicious 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 bookkeeping.
• Stock taking and ordering supplies.

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 engage and motivate others.
• Experience managing client relationships.
• Results-driven with a focus on quality and processes.
• IT literate (MS Office and email).
• Business management experience within a kitchen environment.

About Us:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays (increasing by 3 days after 2 years of service).
• Financial wellbeing programs and preferred rates on salary finance products.
• Aviva Digicare - Free annual health check.
• Medicash - Discounted health cash plan for medical treatments.
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• Sharebuy Scheme.
• Recognition awards such as Be a Star and Long Service Awards.
• Employee-led networks.
• Exclusive benefits and wellbeing site (Perks at Work).
• Discounts on entertainment, health, wellbeing, travel, and shopping (up to 15%).
• Vodafone discounts.
• Ongoing training, development, and career pathways.

As part of Compass, you'll help feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections across thousands of venues. Join us to advance your career with industry leaders, enjoy competitive pay, great perks, and unparalleled learning opportunities.

Our secret ingredient - our people!

If you have what it takes to join some of the best in the food service industry, we want to hear from you. Explore our live vacancies today, whether you're a chef, customer assistant, or support staff.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to reach their full potential. Diversity is Our Strength!