Chef Manager

Compass Group PLC; Sherfield on Loddon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in the United Kingdom is recruiting a Chef Manager. This role involves preparing exceptional food and managing teams effectively while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should hold relevant culinary qualifications and have experience in a managerial role. The company offers extensive training, personal development opportunities, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams in a similar role.
• Passionate about great-tasting food.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients.
• Lead and train teams to excel in their roles.
• Manage budgets and meet financial targets.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Team management

Communication skills

Time management

Customer service

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

Overview

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef Manager to help us create exceptional food experiences for CH&CO 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• Great operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers