Chef Manager

Chartwells Independent; Larne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious Chef Manager to create exceptional culinary experiences in Northern Ireland. This full-time role involves leading a team to prepare delicious, high-quality food while ensuring compliance with Health & Safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a passion for great-tasting food and customer service, along with experience in team management. Join a supportive network that values diversity and invests in your career growth. If you're ready to make a difference and advance your culinary career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams in a culinary role.
• Passionate about food and exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients.
• Manage budgets and meet financial targets.
• Implement Health & Safety standards in catering.

Skills

Team Management

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Time Management

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef Manager to help us create exceptional food experiences for Northern Ireland on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week.

As a Chef Manager, you will be responsible for creating an outstanding culinary experience. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Could you bring your spark to Northern Ireland? Here's what you need to know before applying for a Chef Manager position with Compass Group UK&I.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food service
• Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
• Delivering our tasty food concepts to our customers
• Ordering food, looking after stock control and controlling food waste
• Overseeing the efficiency of all catering operations, including managing inventories and implementing action plans
• Managing budgets and successfully meeting financial targets
• Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams

Our ideal Chef Manager will:

• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Have experience managing teams in a similar role
• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Strive for excellence in an enthusiastic and motivated manner
• Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
• Have a safety-first mindset

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.

Job Reference: com/2201/42875001/52710512/NI #Northern Ireland

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!