Chef Manager: Lead Kitchen, Costs & Service (Education)

Compass Group UK; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning

Healthcare benefits

Discounts on travel and shopping

Wellness and wellbeing programs

Job summary

Compass Group UK is seeking a talented Chef Manager for Lodestone House at Beech Hall School in Macclesfield. You will be hands-on in the kitchen while leading a catering team and driving a profitable operation.

You will oversee day-to-day kitchen management, ensure high standards of food and service, control costs and waste, and develop your team through coaching and training. This role combines culinary excellence with leadership in an education catering environment.

Qualifications

• Strong chef skills and a genuine passion for food.
• Experience leading and managing a successful catering team.
• Good knowledge of food production and kitchen operations.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to manage costs effectively.
• A positive, hands-on leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Leading and motivating the catering team
• Producing and delivering high-quality food
• Maintaining excellent standards of food presentation and service
• Managing food production, purchasing and stock
• Controlling costs, labour and food waste
• Ensuring the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and health & safety
• Training, coaching and developing your team
• Building strong relationships and delivering an excellent service

Skills

Leadership

Food production

Cost control

Kitchen operations

Team development

Food safety

Job description

Compass Group UK is seeking a talented Chef Manager for Lodestone House at Beech Hall School in Macclesfield. You will be hands-on in the kitchen while leading a catering team and driving a profitable operation.

You will oversee day-to-day kitchen management, ensure high standards of food and service, control costs and waste, and develop your team through coaching and training. This role combines culinary excellence with leadership in an education catering environment.