Chef Manager - Brentwood - Enjoy comprehensive benefits including exclusive travel discounts an[...]

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is hiring a Chef Manager in Chelmsford. In this role, you will oversee kitchen operations, manage teams, and ensure outstanding food quality and service, while benefiting from a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Digital GP access

Exclusive travel discounts

Food shop discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of catering experience.
• Experience managing teams in a similar role.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and train teams.

Responsibilities

• Preparing food to the highest standards.
• Supervising culinary teams to ensure impeccable service.
• Overseeing all catering operations and managing budgets.

Skills

Customer Service

Team Management

Financial Acumen

Communication

Organisational Skills

Education

NVQ Level 1 & 2

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

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Chef Manager - Brentwood - Enjoy comprehensive benefits including exclusive travel discounts and cashback rewards. (Hiring Immediately), chelmsford

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Client:

Compass Group

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.07.2025

Expiry Date:

18.08.2025

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Job Description:

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:

• 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

As a Chef Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to 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.

Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

• Monday to Friday

Could you shine as Chartwells's next Chef Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• 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.

Our ideal Chef Manager will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Have a minimum of two years of catering experience
• Have experience managing teams in a similar role
• Hold an NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2
• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill

About Us

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

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!

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Created on 04/07/2025 by JR United Kingdom