Chef Manager

Compass Group UK; Larne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

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.

Some of the benefits we offer:

• Free meals while at work
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• 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

Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

• Mon: Full-time (Days)
• Tues: Full-time (Days)
• Weds: Full-time (Days)
• Thurs: Full-time (Days)
• Fri: Full-time (Days)
• Sat:
• Sun:

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/1504/42875001/52710512/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!