Catering Manager Location: Coventry Salary: Competitive Benefits Sector: Education Catering This isn’t your typical Catering Manager role. This is a role for someone who leads from the front, loves being in the kitchen, and understands what great food means in an education setting. We’re partnering with an award-winning, family-run catering business that is growing rapidly across the UK. Their mission is simple: deliver fresh, high-quality food that genuinely makes a difference to pupils, staff, and schools - and they do it with passion, personality, and pride. Catering Manager - The Role: As Catering Manager, you’ll be fully embedded on site, combining hands-on cooking with strong leadership and operational management. This is not a desk-based role - you’ll be visible, involved, and setting the standard every day. Catering Manager - You’ll be responsible for: * Leading and motivating the on-site catering team * Being actively involved in food preparation and service * Delivering fresh, nutritious, and appealing menus suited to education settings * Managing stock, budgets, and compliance * Building strong relationships with school leadership and stakeholders * Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene Catering Manager - About You: This role will suit someone who: * Has strong experience within education catering (schools, colleges, or similar environments) * Is genuinely hands-on and happy to cook alongside their team * Leads with energy, warmth, and high standards * Takes pride in developing people and creating a positive kitchen culture * Thrives in a growing, fast-moving business where ideas and initiative are encouraged Why Join? * Be part of a values-led, family-run business where people matter * Join a company that’s expanding rapidly across the UK, offering long-term progression * Work with a leadership team that genuinely listens and supports * Make a real impact on the quality of food served in education If you’re a Catering Manager who still loves being in the kitchen, enjoys leading from the front, and wants to be part of something exciting and growing - this could be the role you’ve been waiting for