Chef Manager - Ealing - Exclusive travel and shopping discounts (Hiring Immediately)

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

Job summary

A leading company in the education sector is seeking a dedicated Chef Manager for a state school in Ealing. This role involves managing food services, leading a team, and ensuring compliance with company standards. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Exclusive travel discounts

Discounts on groceries

Cash rewards on spending

Free wellness classes

Qualifications

• Previous experience in contract catering.
• Experience of leading and managing teams.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall contract efficiency and quality.
• Plan resources for first-class service delivery.
• Recruit and train team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Quality Control

Education

Contract Catering Experience

Tools

MS Office

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Chef Manager - Ealing - Exclusive travel and shopping discounts (Hiring Immediately), london (ealing)

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Client:

Compass Group

Location:

london (ealing), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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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:

• 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
• Un-wind 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 termtime 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 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 ChefManager will:

• 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
• Compliant with Company policies and procedures in line with client agreements
• 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 expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing 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 we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order 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!