Chef Manager - Lead Kitchen Team & Culinary Ops (Mon-Fri)

Chartwells Independent; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term time 44.6 weeks per year

Salary £39,000 per annum

Contributory pension

Free meals

Digital GP & health benefits

Travel discounts

Discounts on groceries

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Career Pathways & MyLearning

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is hiring to organise and supervise a food unit to the required standards, managing the preparation, cooking, and service of meals. You will ensure efficient use of resources, including stock, team members and company assets, while leading a small team.

The role is Monday to Friday with term-time scheduling (44.6 weeks per year) and a salary of £39,000 per annum. The organization emphasizes growth through career pathways and learning programs, plus extensive staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires food handling and preparation experience.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team.
• Strong communication and customer service focus.
• Able to manage finances and stock effectively.

Responsibilities

• Organise and supervise the unit to Compass Group UK & Ireland standards.
• Responsible for preparation, cooking and service of food to set standards.
• Ensure efficient use of resources including stock, team, and assets.

Skills

Chef skills

People management

Communication

Results orientation

Accountability

Customer understanding

Team leadership

IT literate

Financial acumen

Catering experience

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Compass Group UK&I is hiring to organise and supervise a food unit to the required standards, managing the preparation, cooking, and service of meals. You will ensure efficient use of resources, including stock, team members and company assets, while leading a small team.

The role is Monday to Friday with term-time scheduling (44.6 weeks per year) and a salary of £39,000 per annum. The organization emphasizes growth through career pathways and learning programs, plus extensive staff benefits.