Chef Manager: High-Volume Catering & Team Leader

Compass Group UK; St Helens; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal Development and Training

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Healthcare Support App and health &amp

Eye care

Wellbeing strategy and Employee Assist

Job summary

Compass Group UK in Booker, Haydock is seeking a Chef Manager. The role offers £40,126 per annum, with predominantly Monday–Friday shifts and occasional weekends. You will lead a team and oversee a high-volume catering operation serving around 400 covers per day, while ensuring excellent food and service standards.

The position requires hands-on kitchen leadership, menu planning, cost control, and strong client relations to continually enhance the food offer and workplace experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of 10 in a high-volume catering operation.
• Oversee a busy operation serving ~400 covers daily with high standards of food and service.
• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations: food prep, service delivery, stock control and ordering.
• Plan and develop menus that suit a high-volume workplace catering environment.
• Own financial performance: food costs, budgets, wastage and profitability.
• Manage rotas and staffing for smooth busy service periods.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Build strong client/customer relationships and respond to feedback for continuous improvement.
• Coach and develop the team, leading from the front to keep staff engaged.

Job description

Compass Group UK in Booker, Haydock is seeking a Chef Manager. The role offers £40,126 per annum, with predominantly Monday–Friday shifts and occasional weekends. You will lead a team and oversee a high-volume catering operation serving around 400 covers per day, while ensuring excellent food and service standards.

The position requires hands-on kitchen leadership, menu planning, cost control, and strong client relations to continually enhance the food offer and workplace experience.