Chef Manager

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

Job summary

A leading food service management company is seeking a Chef Manager to join their team in Belfast. The successful candidate will manage a team, oversee menu planning, ensure high-quality service, and comply with health and safety regulations. With a focus on professional development and customer experience, this role offers flexible working and numerous benefits, including free meals and a perks shopping discount card.

Benefits

Free meals while at work

Discount shopping card

Career Pathways for progression

Flexible working hours

Access to wellness programs

Learning & development programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in catering.
• Managed and developed a team of 3+ within catering.
• Sound knowledge of and able to manage all HSE requirements for the role.

Responsibilities

• Strive to deliver above and beyond expectations.
• Ensure delivery of the highest quality service and food.
• Manage team efficiently and effectively.

Skills

Professional Cookery/Food Production

Team management

Recruitment & Training

Menu Planning & Costing

HSE Requirements Management

Competent in IT systems

Education

City & Guilds 706-1/2 or equivalent

Level 3 qualification in relevant area

Job description

Passionate about food? Want to develop your career with the world’s leading food service management company? Look no further, we, the leading foodservice and hospitality provider across UK and Ireland, are looking for a Chef Manager to join our talented team. This is a Permanent working 37.5 hours per week.

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

Some of the benefits we offer

• 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.