Chef Manager

Restaurant Associates UK; Reigate; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Onsite free car parking

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programmes

Digital GP access

Job summary

Restaurant Associates UK is seeking a Chef Manager in Reigate to lead both kitchen and site operations, delivering exceptional food quality, service, and client experience.

You'll oversee food costs, budgets and team development while staying hands-on in the kitchen and driving commercial performance. This on-site role offers a strong benefits package and the chance to shape dining experiences across a prestigious site.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef Manager, Head Chef, or senior Sous Chef
• Hands-on leader who motivates and develops others
• Strong commercial awareness with budget and cost controls
• Ability to build positive client relationships and deliver excellent service
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, proactive problem solver
• Understanding of health & safety and food safety legislation

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of food quality, presentation and service
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and exceed expectations
• Manage budgets, food costs, GP and financial performance
• Oversee stock control, purchasing and waste reduction
• Drive sales and identify revenue growth opportunities
• Lead, develop and inspire the team to high performance
• Ensure health & safety, food safety and procedures compliance
• Monitor operations and use data to drive improvements
• Act as a brand ambassador and deliver excellent customer experience

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Client relationships

Food safety knowledge

Communication

Job description

required in Reigate, earn up to £50,000!!!Take the lead in a role where you'll combine your passion for food with strong commercial and operational leadership. As Chef Manager, you'll be responsible for overseeing both the kitchen and the day-to-day operation, ensuring exceptional food quality, outstanding service, and an excellent client experience.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Head Chef looking to broaden their commercial expertise while remaining hands-on in the kitchen and leading a successful team.

What you'll be doing

• Deliver consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, and customer service.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their expectations are exceeded.
• Manage budgets, food costs, GP, and overall financial performance.
• Oversee stock control, purchasing, and waste reduction to maximise efficiency.
• Drive retail and hospitality sales, identifying opportunities to grow revenue.
• Lead, inspire, and develop your team, creating a positive and high-performing culture.
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety, food safety, and company procedures.
• Monitor operational performance, using data and feedback to identify improvements.
• Act as a brand ambassador, promoting the site and delivering an exceptional customer experience.

What we're looking for

• Previous experience as a Chef Manager, Head Chef, or an accomplished Sous Chef ready to take the next step.
• A hands-on leader who enjoys motivating and developing others.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and controlling costs.
• The ability to build positive client relationships and deliver excellent customer service.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A thorough understanding of health & safety and food safety legislation.
• Experience within contract catering would be an advantage, although it's not essential.

Benefits

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Free meals
• Onsite free car parking
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

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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!