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£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
- No Christmas Day or Bank Holiday working
- Access to on-site gym
- 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.
