Chef Manager: Lead Breakfast & Lunch Service

Compass Group UK; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal development

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Healthcare app

Eye care

Wellbeing program

Family friendly

Social events

Holiday purchase

Volunteering days

Professional subscriptions

Recognition schemes

Long service awards

Discount vouchers

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a Chef Manager to join our Gather & Gather team at the IDEMIA site in GL20 8GA. You will manage the day-to-day food operation, deliver breakfast, lunch, hospitality and vending services, and lead a Catering Assistant to ensure excellent service.

The role offers a 35,000 per annum salary, Monday to Friday 7:00-15:30, opportunities for personal development, and a range of employee benefits as part of our industry-leading catering team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day food operation, delivering high-quality breakfast, lunch, hospitality, and vending services.
• Prepare and serve fresh food for a restaurant seating approximately 40 covers, with lunch volumes of 20–35 covers daily.
• Lead and support a Catering Assistant, ensuring excellent customer service and smooth front-of-house operations.
• Oversee hospitality requests, ensuring food is delivered on time and to a high standard.
• Maintain stock control, ordering, food costs, and waste management within a compact kitchen environment.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, health & safety, and company procedures.
• Drive service standards, presentation, and customer satisfaction across all catering provisions.
• Manage daily kitchen administration, including due diligence and compliance records.
• Support the growth of breakfast and lunch uptake through engaging menus and consistent food quality.

Job description

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a Chef Manager to join our Gather & Gather team at the IDEMIA site in GL20 8GA. You will manage the day-to-day food operation, deliver breakfast, lunch, hospitality and vending services, and lead a Catering Assistant to ensure excellent service.

The role offers a 35,000 per annum salary, Monday to Friday 7:00-15:30, opportunities for personal development, and a range of employee benefits as part of our industry-leading catering team.