Chef Manager: Lead 24/7 Catering for 400-500 Covers

Compass Group UK; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Healthcare support app

Eye care

Wellbeing programme

Volunteer days

Professional subscriptions

Long service awards

Discount vouchers

Job summary

Compass Group UK is recruiting a Chef Manager for our Brooker site. You will lead a busy, 24-hour catering operation serving hundreds daily and manage a team of 10, driving high-quality food offerings and strict compliance with safety and hygiene standards.

The role focuses on menu planning, stock control, waste reduction, and labour management, with a strong emphasis on client satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience leading catering/service teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of food safety and HACCP guidelines.
• Proven ability to manage costs, waste and labour effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operation of a 24-hour catering facility serving 400-500 covers daily across breakfast, lunch, evening and night services.
• Lead a team of 10, including an Assistant Chef and General Assistants.
• Deliver a high-quality food offer including mains, salads, breakfasts, and snacks.
• Oversee menu planning, food safety, Health & Safety, stock control, and compliance.
• Drive profit protection through waste reduction, cost control and labour management.
• Maintain excellent service standards and client satisfaction while ensuring operational efficiency.

Skills

Team leadership

Food service management

Menu planning

Food safety

Cost control

Job description

Compass Group UK is recruiting a Chef Manager for our Brooker site. You will lead a busy, 24-hour catering operation serving hundreds daily and manage a team of 10, driving high-quality food offerings and strict compliance with safety and hygiene standards.

The role focuses on menu planning, stock control, waste reduction, and labour management, with a strong emphasis on client satisfaction and operational efficiency.