Chef Manager

Compass Group UK; Swansea; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No evenings or weekends

Free on-site parking with easy access

Autonomy to run your own operation

Great work-life balance

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is recruiting for a Chef Manager in Swansea Vale. The role runs Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm, delivering breakfast and lunch with a deli and daily specials.

You will lead a hands-on catering operation, develop a team, and foster strong client relationships on-site, ensuring high standards and a great customer experience. The position offers a stable day-time schedule with no evenings or weekends, on-site parking, and opportunities for career development within Compass

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day catering operation
• Prepare and deliver a high-quality breakfast and lunch offer
• Lead, motivate, and develop your team
• Manage stock, ordering, food costs, and waste control
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and service
• Complete reporting, audits and compliance documentation
• Ensure Food Safety and Health & Safety standards compliance
• Build strong relationships with the client and act as on-site contact
• Drive a positive team culture and ownership of the operation

Job description

Chef Manager - Swansea Vale

£30,285 per annum | 40 Hours per Week
Monday to Friday | 7:00am - 3:30pm

Looking for a Chef Manager role that gives you your evenings and weekends back?

We're recruiting for a Chef Manager at Swansea Vale, a great opportunity for a hands‑on leader who enjoys running a quality catering operation, developing a team, and building strong client relationships.

This is a Monday to Friday operation serving breakfast and lunch, with a fresh and simple food offer including a deli bar, salad bar, and daily specials. You'll be trusted to take ownership of the operation, maintain high standards, and ensure a great experience for both customers and the client.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the day-to-day catering operation
• Preparing and delivering a high-quality breakfast and lunch offer
• Leading, motivating, and developing your team
• Managing stock, ordering, food costs, and waste control
• Maintaining excellent standards of food quality, presentation, and service
• Completing reporting, audits, and compliance documentation
• Ensuring full compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety standards
• Building strong relationships with the client and acting as the key point of contact on site
• Driving a positive team culture and taking ownership of the operation

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Chef Manager, Head Chef, Catering Manager, or similar role
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to engage and develop a team
• Experience within contract catering or a similar high-volume environment
• A strong focus on compliance and maintaining standards
• Confident IT and administrative skills
• Excellent client and customer service skills
• A hands‑on approach and a genuine passion for food and hospitality

Why Join Us?

• Monday to Friday working pattern
• 7am to 3:30pm shifts
• No evenings or weekends
• Free on-site parking with easy access
• Autonomy to run your own operation
• Great work-life balance
• Career development opportunities within Compass Group
• Supportive team and client environment

If you're looking for a role where you can lead from the front, build strong relationships, and enjoy a better work-life balance without stepping away from hospitality.

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK& Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

Could you bring your spark to Defence?

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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!