Chef Manager

Compass Group; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service management company in Belfast is seeking a Chef Manager to create outstanding food and lead a team focused on high service standards. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in catering and strong people management skills. This full-time position offers a variety of benefits including free meals, discounts, and development programs.

Benefits

Free meals while at work

Perks shopping discount Card

Career Pathways support

Flexible Working options

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in catering.
• Experience in managing a team of 3+.
• Knowledge of HSE requirements for the role.

Responsibilities

• Produce outstanding food using high-quality ingredients.
• Lead and develop a team to deliver high service and food standards.

Skills

Professional Cookery/Food Production & Cooking

Team Management

Menu Planning

People Management Skills

Education

City & Guilds 706-1/2 or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Passionate about food? Want to develop your career with the world's leading food service management company? This is a Permanent role working 37.5 hours per week. As Chef Manager you will produce outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients while also leading your team.

Responsibilities

• Produce outstanding food using high-quality ingredients.
• Lead and develop a team to deliver high service and food standards.

Personal Specification

Always strives to deliver above and beyond the expectations set by management, customer, and client. Has a proven desire for the delivery of the highest quality of service and food offer obtainable. Has the drive to ensure that all results are attained in the most professional and honest manner.

Essential

• Professional Cookery/Food Production & Cooking - City & Guilds 706-1/2 or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years' Experience in catering
• Managed and developed a team of 3+ within catering
• Seasonal Menu Planning & Costing and Experience of purchasing and profit optimization
• Experience in Recruitment & Training / Developing Team and Strong people management skills
• Sound knowledge of and able to manage all HSE requirements for the role

Desirable

• Experience in managing Rosters & Hours efficiently
• Level 3 qualification in the relevant area [or equivalent]
• Competent in IT systems
• Compass Group reserves the right to enhance the criteria, if necessary, for the purposes of shortlisting.

Benefits

• Free meals while at work
• Receive Wow Points when you use the Perks@Work platform on a wide range of brands, activities and more
• Additional, seasonal and overtime hours available
• Career Pathways to support career progression and/or skills development
• Perks shopping discount Card which can be used across the Island of Ireland to save at various restaurants, high street stores, hotels, day out venues, leisure centres, gyms, golf courses and many more
• Learning & development programs available alongside access to hundreds of online training courses for personal and professional development & growth
• Flexible Working to support Work Life Balance
• Additional Leave Purchase scheme to balance home and work life
• Access to wellness programs to promote mental health and wellbeing of our colleagues
• Employee Assistance Program to guide and support our employees
• Exciting internal reward and recognition schemes
• Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available
• And many more..

About Us

At Compass Ireland, our people are our business. When you join the Compass Group you will be joining a supportive network of incredible individuals, each united by their passion for going the extra mile for the organisations we partner with. We are building a team who care about providing a great customer experience and want to grow and develop as we do. We are dedicated to investing in every colleague joining us. We are an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.