Chef Manager - Brentwood

Chartwells; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Chef Manager at an Independent Primary School, where you'll manage food service operations, ensure quality, and lead a team in a supportive environment. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package while advancing your career in a rewarding context.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Contributory pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Access to Digital GP and healthcare benefits

Exclusive travel discounts

Groceries discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards

Free wellness classes

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years catering experience required.
• Proven team management experience in a similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Organising and supervising unit operations according to standards.
• Responsible for food preparation, cooking, and service.

Skills

Chef skills

People management

Effective communication

Financial acumen

IT literacy

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

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

• Free meals on duty
• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development opportunities through 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
• Discounts on groceries at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and others
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Cash rewards for spending, redeemable across various brands
• Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
• Share discounts and offers with friends and family

We are looking for a Chef Manager to work at our lovely Independent Primary School.

What you'll be doing:

Organising and supervising the unit according to Compass Group UK & Ireland standards, contract specifications, and statutory regulations. Managing the efficient and effective operation of the unit, ensuring a quality service. Responsible for food preparation, cooking, and service to meet standards and specifications. Ensuring optimal use of resources, including stock, team members, and assets.

More about the role:

• Good chef skills
• Knowledge and experience of working with food
• People management
• Effective communication
• Results-oriented
• Accountability
• Understanding customer needs
• Proven team management experience in a similar environment
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Experience leading a small team
• Minimum 2 years catering experience
• Financial acumen
• IT literacy

About Us

As part of Compass, you'll help feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections across around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career, enjoy competitive pay, great perks, and opportunities for learning and development at one of the UK's largest businesses.

Job Reference: com/2305/C87601/52740860/SU #Independent

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and have equal opportunities to advance. We celebrate diverse talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities, ensuring our colleagues feel valued and empowered to reach their full potential.