At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate catering team and deliver exceptional food and service standards.
- Company: Join Compass Group, the UK's leading food and support services provider.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, Monday to Friday hours, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with training and development programmes available.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a high-profile catering operation while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in catering management with strong culinary and people management skills.
The predicted salary is between 34000 - 34000 £ per year.
We're looking for a passionate and experienced Catering Manager with a strong culinary background who can lead from the front, inspire their team, and deliver exceptional food and service standards. This role would suit a Chef Manager, Head Chef, or Catering Manager ready to take the next step in their career. Compass Group frequently seeks managers with strong culinary foundations who can combine operational leadership with hands‑on food expertise.
What you’ll be doing
- Managing the day‑to‑day catering operation
- Leading, motivating, and developing a dedicated catering team
- Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and customer service
- Managing budgets, food costs, labour costs, and KPIs
- Building strong client relationships and ensuring contractual expectations are exceeded
- Ensuring compliance with food safety, health & safety, and company procedures
- Supporting kitchen operations when required and leading by example
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Catering Manager, Chef Manager, Head Chef, or similar role
- Strong culinary background with a passion for food
- Proven people management and leadership skills
- Commercial awareness and experience managing budgets
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Food Hygiene qualification and a sound understanding of compliance standards
- A proactive, hands‑on approach with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment
Benefits & Opportunities
- Competitive salary of £34,000 per annum DOE
- Primarily Monday to Friday working pattern
- Opportunities for career progression within a market‑leading organisation
- Company benefits, training, and development programmes
- The chance to make a real impact within a high‑profile catering operation
If you’re a food‑focused leader who enjoys developing teams, building client relationships, and delivering outstanding catering experiences, we’d love to hear from you.
Catering Manager - Wigan employer: Compass Group PLC
At Compass Group UK & Ireland, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values culinary passion and leadership. As a Catering Manager in Wigan, you will enjoy a competitive salary, a primarily Monday to Friday working pattern, and ample opportunities for career progression within a market-leading organisation. Our supportive work culture fosters personal growth and development, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in a high-profile catering operation while leading a dedicated team to deliver outstanding food and service standards.
