Catering ManagerLocation: BirminghamContract Type: Full-Time | 5-over-7 working patternDriving Licence: Full UK Driving Licence requiredAre you a hospitality or catering professional ready for a new challenge in a fast-paced, multi-site environment? We're looking for a Catering Manager to support an ESS contract.This key leadership role involves overseeing daily hospitality and catering services, deputising for the General Manager, and ensuring consistently high standards across multiple sites – from simple refreshments to formal dinners for over 200 guests.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the delivery of hospitality and catering services across the WMP contractManage staff and delegate feeding, conferences, and eventsSupport and stand in for the General Manager when requiredLead, coach, and develop a small on-site teamManage stock, control costs, and reduce food wasteMaintain high standards of health, safety, and food hygieneBuild effective relationships across internal teams and ensure customer satisfactionTravel between sites (a full driving licence is essential)What We're Looking ForProven experience managing teams in hospitality or cateringStrong leadership, organisational, and communication skillsExcellent customer service focusFinancially aware with strong IT skillsFlexibility to work evenings and weekends as neededFull UK Driving LicenceDesirable:Understanding of food production and operational cateringAbout UsAs part of Compass you\'ll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK\'s biggest businesses.Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!