Catering Manager - Coventry Catering Manager - Coventry 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 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.