Chef Manager

Compass Group; Lisburn; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals at work

Discounts and rewards programme

Staff development and online training

Overtime and seasonal hours available

Wellbeing and Employee Assistance

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is recruiting a Chef Manager to join the Northern Irish team on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week) with variable shifts. You will lead from the pass, managing the kitchen and catering operation, developing your team and delivering food and service to be proud of.

Responsibilities include food preparation, staff training, cost control, stock management and Health & Safety compliance. A dynamic role with opportunities for development and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Experience managing teams in a similar role.
• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Train and support teams, leading from the front to enable excellence.
• Identify opportunities to improve food service and operations.
• Oversee catering operations including ordering, stock control and waste management.
• Manage budgets and meet financial targets; implement health & safety standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Food service excellence

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

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.

About the role

We're currently recruiting a Chef Manager to join our Northern Irish team on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week, working variable shifts.

You'll lead from the pass, running the kitchen and the wider catering operation, developing your team and delivering food and service to be proud of.

What you'll do

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front so everyone can excel
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food service
• Overseeing all catering operations, including ordering, stock control and food waste
• Managing budgets and meeting financial targets
• Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards across all catering and service teams

What we offer

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
• 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

About you

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 who easily builds relationships
• Be ambitious and always looking to upskill
• Be able to work under pressure, with a safety-first mindset

Compass Group reserves the right to enhance the criteria, if necessary, for the purposes of shortlisting.

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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!

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