Chef Manager - Ealing

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

Job summary

An established industry player in the education sector is seeking a dedicated Chef Manager to oversee operations in a state school. This role offers the opportunity to lead a team while ensuring high-quality food services. With a focus on career growth, the company provides comprehensive training and development programs. Enjoy a rewarding work environment that values individuality and recognizes hard work. Join a team committed to making a positive impact on students' lives through nutritious meals and excellent service. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about catering and team leadership.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Digital GP access

Healthcare benefits

Travel discounts

Food shop discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contract catering and managing teams.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on results.

Responsibilities

• Manage the contract to ensure quality food and beverage services.
• Recruit, train, and develop team members effectively.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and financial targets.

Skills

Contract catering experience

Team leadership

Sales growth and retention

Excellent communication skills

IT Literacy (MS Office, Email)

Job description

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

• Monday - Friday
• Term Time only
• 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
• Unwind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

Please note: This role is contracted to 45 weeks per year.

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Chef Manager to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in our state school on a term time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As a Chef Manager, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. 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.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• To be responsible for the overall efficient and effective management of the contract to ensure great quality, consistent food and beverage services across all areas
• To maintain positive client relationships ensuring
• To ensure the smooth planning of the contract and resources to deliver a first-class service to our clients and customers
• To be responsible for the management, recruitment, development and training of team members
• To ensure the contract is fully compliant with company policies and procedures
• To deliver on the agreed financial budget and run commercially in line with net income and cost targets.

Our ideal Chef Manager will:

• Have previous experience in contract catering
• Experience of leading and managing teams to deliver results
• Track record of growing sales and retaining business
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong leadership with the ability to motivate and engage teams
• Ability to liaise with colleagues, customers and clients at all levels
• Quality and process driven with particular focus on delivering results
• Be compliant with Company policies and procedures in line with client agreements
• Be IT Literate (MS Office, Email)

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all employees are expected to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and applicants must declare all previous convictions and cautions to assess their suitability to work with children.

Job Reference: com/0805/72717001/52553276/R/WJ #State Schools

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!