Chef Manager (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a passionate Chef Manager to oversee catering operations. This role involves preparing exceptional food, managing teams, and ensuring customer satisfaction. With a focus on quality and service, you will have the chance to progress your career in a supportive environment that values individuality and rewards excellence. Join a company that is dedicated to providing nutritious meals in the education sector and make a difference in the lives of students across the UK. If you are ambitious and motivated, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years catering experience required.
• Must hold NVQ Level 1 & 2 or equivalent qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food to the highest standards and supervise culinary teams.
• Oversee catering operations and manage inventories and budgets.

Skills

Catering Experience

Team Management

Customer Service

Financial Acumen

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Education

NVQ Level 1 & 2

City & Guilds 706/1 and 2

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

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Chef Manager (Hiring Immediately), Slough

Client:

Compass Group

Location:

Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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12

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

We're recruiting an experienced Chef Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Chartwells on a part time basis, contracted to 32.5 hours per week.

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 - Days Only

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

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/1703/61910001/52725064/BU #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!