Company: Compass Group
Location: Whittlesey
Posted: May 12th, 2026
Catering Manager
Location:Whittlesey
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday role; flexibility is required to meet business needs, including occasional visits to night shift teams to review service delivery and support operations.
Salary: Up to 30,300 per annum, depending on experience
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Were looking for an experienced Catering Manager to lead the delivery of exceptional food on-site. Youll oversee day-to-day catering operations, ensuring smooth service, outstanding quality, and full compliance with safety and hygiene standards, all while driving financial performance and inspiring your team to deliver excellence.
Services include breakfast, lunch, night shift meals and hospitality.
What Youll Do
Oversee all catering operations to meet contractual, financial, and service objectives.
Build strong client relationships through regular communication, performance reviews, and innovation.
Manage budgets effectively, controlling labour, food, and operating costs to achieve profit targets.
Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing catering team with a focus on engagement, retention, and progression.
Step into the kitchen to support the team during periods of annual leave, absence, or peak service demand.
Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene standards, including HACCP and audit requirements.
Use data and KPIs to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Overview of the cleaning team including processing time and attendance.
What Youll Bring
Minimum 3 years experience as a Catering Manager, ideally in a workplace setting
Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship skills.
Proven ability to manage budgets, costs, and performance targets.
Solid understanding of food safety legislation and experience implementing HACCP systems.
Commercial awareness and confidence using digital catering systems (EPOS, stock control, compliance tools).
Desirable
Culinary background
Job Reference: com/1105/41582001/52732645/BU #14Forty
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!
Reference: com/1105/41582001/52732645/BULocation: Whittlesey