Chef Manager

Compass Group PLC; Quorn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering services provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Chef Manager. In this full-time position, you will oversee catering operations, ensuring exceptional food quality and customer service. You will need a minimum of two years in a similar role, alongside relevant qualifications like NVQ Level 1 & 2. This role offers opportunities for career progression and development in a company that values its employees and recognizes their contributions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of catering experience managing teams.
• Passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.
• Ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious food to the highest standards.
• Supervising culinary teams to ensure impeccable food service.
• Overseeing efficiency of catering operations and managing budgets.
• Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Catering experience

Financial acumen

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Leadership

Education

NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

We're recruiting an experienced Chef Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations on a full-time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week. As a Chef Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and help deliver truly incredible food experiences.

In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious food to the highest standards
• Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service
• Overseeing the efficiency of all in-unit catering operations, 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 food or service concepts to drive sales
• Liaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations
• Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
• Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams

Qualifications

• Passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Minimum of two years of catering experience, managing teams in a similar role
• NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Brilliant financial acumen
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill