Chef Manager

Gather + Gather; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Non-contractual bonus scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Exclusive travel discounts

Discounts on groceries

Wellness and exercise classes

Job summary

A leading catering company in the United Kingdom is seeking a talented Chef Manager to enhance food quality and manage a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have exceptional culinary and people skills, along with a strong drive for food innovation. This is a fixed-term contract role that offers comprehensive benefits, including private healthcare and a contributory pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Chef Manager role with large catering.
• Real passion for food and customer service.
• Ability to lead, develop, train a small team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize food preparation ensuring quality.
• Responsible for food safety and health standards.
• Monitor kitchen costs and budgets.

Skills

Strong people skills

Food innovation skills

Excellent communication skills

Superb culinary skills

Good financial understanding

High standards mentality

Excellent organisational skills

Job description

Chef Manager

Base Pay Range: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum / 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 7am to 3.30pm)

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract till March 2026 with a potential to extend

Our food is crafted onsite by passionate people using the best ingredients and we know that a balanced, plant‑focused, natural, fresh and sustainable menu will increase the productivity of our customers and keep them motivated and happy whilst at work.

We provide amazing food, create inviting spaces, and develop engaging environments that inspire, motivate and unite our customers.

We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and experienced Chef Manager to join our dedicated catering team, who produce outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients in this highly innovative corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and direct the preparation and cooking of food ensuring that the company’s reputation for quality is enhanced with customers and clients at all times.
• Adopt a hands‑on approach taking responsibility for food production covering all employee dining along with an extensive range of pop‑ups.
• Possess an exceptional drive for quality and innovation.
• Responsible for all aspects of food safety, Health & Safety and COSHH.
• Implement and maintain food monitoring procedures to facilitate budgetary control and monitor all costs involved in the kitchen against agreed budgets.

Ideal Chef Manager

• Proven experience in a role as Chef Manager with a track record of catering for large numbers while making each customer feel their meal has been individually prepared.
• Strong people skills and the ability to lead, develop, train and inspire a small team.
• Real passion for food and customer service with enthusiasm and recognising that customer engagement is key.
• Food innovation and development skills, staying up to date with current food trends.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Superb culinary skills.
• Good financial understanding.
• High standards and quality‑driven mentality.
• Excellent organisational skills.

Benefits

• Private Healthcare for single, married or family.
• Non‑contractual bonus scheme.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Career pathways and MyLearning programmes.
• Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits for you and your immediate family.
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more.
• Discounts on groceries at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and more.
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets.
• Wow Points on spendable across many brands.
• Free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes.
• Share discounts and offers with friends and family.

Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive – Diversity is Our Strength!