Chef Manager

Compass Group UK; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food service industry is seeking a Chef Manager in Helensburgh. The role involves supervising teams, ensuring high-quality food delivery, and managing operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have management experience, strong financial acumen, and a passion for exceptional customer service. Benefits include free meals, travel discounts, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Free meal or subsidy during working hours

Exclusive travel discounts

Discounts on groceries

Access to Digital GP and healthcare benefits

Up to 44% off cinema tickets

Cash rewards on spending

Free wellness and exercise classes

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Qualifications

• At least two years of management experience in a similar sector.
• Experience managing teams in a similar role.
• Ambitious and motivated with a desire to upskill.

Responsibilities

• Supervising teams to ensure delivery of high-quality food and customer service.
• Overseeing operational efficiency, managing inventories, and monitoring budgets.
• Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Financial acumen

Communication

Organizational skills

Team management

Job description

Chef Manager - Garelochhead, Helensburgh

• £32,552 per annum
• 40 hours per week
• 5 days per week

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Supervising teams to ensure delivery of high-quality food and customer service
• Overseeing operational efficiency, including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans
• Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Identifying opportunities for new service concepts to drive sales
• Liaising with customers and internal teams to exceed expectations
• Supporting and training teams, leading by example to promote excellence
• Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance

Our ideal Chef Manager will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Possess at least two years of management experience in a similar sector or industry
• Have experience managing teams in a similar role
• Demonstrate strong financial acumen
• Have excellent communication and organizational skills
• Be ambitious and motivated, with a desire to upskill

Benefits include:

• Free meal or subsidy during working hours to assist with the cost of living
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and others
• Discounts on groceries at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and more
• Access to Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Regular discount and savings emails
• Cash rewards on spending, redeemable across various brands
• Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
• Share discounts and offers with friends and family
• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programs

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS serves the Defence, Government, and Energy sectors, supporting military establishments, police, secure environments, and government sites, along with onshore and offshore facilities. We value passionate individuals committed to excellent customer service at all levels.

We promote a culture of diversity and inclusion, encouraging everyone to be themselves and to reach their full potential. Diversity is our strength!