Chef Manager: Lead Culinary Team & Growth Opportunities

Compass Group PLC; Hurley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Personal development

Wellbeing programme

Social events

Holiday purchase scheme

Discount vouchers

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a Chef Manager to lead on-site catering operations and deliver exceptional food experiences for Inspire. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri days, with progression opportunities and a focus on developing a high-performing team.

You will manage food quality, stock control, and health & safety practices while driving client satisfaction and financial targets. The position emphasizes leadership and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ; essential for the role.
• Passion for great-tasting food and customer service.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building.
• Strives for excellence; works well under pressure.
• Ambitious and motivated; eager to upskill.
• Demonstrates reliability and timekeeping.
• Safety-first mindset across all catering activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Identify opportunities to improve our food service.
• Support and train teams; lead from the front.
• Deliver tasty food concepts to customers.
• Order food; manage stock control and waste.
• Oversee catering operation efficiency; manage inventories.
• Manage budgets and meet financial targets.
• Implement and review Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Team management

Communication

Time management

Customer service

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ

Job description

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a Chef Manager to lead on-site catering operations and deliver exceptional food experiences for Inspire. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri days, with progression opportunities and a focus on developing a high-performing team.

You will manage food quality, stock control, and health & safety practices while driving client satisfaction and financial targets. The position emphasizes leadership and operational excellence.