Chef Manager - London

Chartwells Independent; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Chef to lead a team in delivering high-quality meals within the education sector. This role involves overseeing the unit's operations, ensuring compliance with standards, and managing resources effectively. With a commitment to fostering a supportive environment, the company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including career development opportunities and wellness programs. If you have a passion for food and people management, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career while making a positive impact on students' lives.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Digital GP access

Healthcare benefits

Travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards for spending

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years catering experience required.
• Proven experience in managing successful teams.

Responsibilities

• Organise and supervise the unit to meet standards.
• Manage the preparation, cooking, and service of food.
• Ensure efficient use of resources and team management.

Skills

Chef Skills

Food Knowledge

People Management

Communication

Results Orientation

Team Leadership

Catering Experience

IT Literacy

Job description

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Monday to Friday - 7am to 2.30pm
• Free meals on duty
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

Please note: This role is contracted to 44 weeks per year

What you'll be doing:

• To organise and supervise the unit in accordance with and to the standards required by Compass Group UK & Ireland, the contract specification and statutory Regulations
• To be responsible for the overall efficient and effective management of the unit under their control providing a quality service
• Responsible for the preparation, cooking and service of food to agreed standards and specification
• To ensure the efficient and economic use is made of all resources, including stock, team members and company assets

Who you are:

• Good Chef Skills
• Good knowledge and experience of working with food
• People Management
• Communication
• Results Orientation
• Holding others accountable
• Proven experience in managing successful teams in a similar environment
• Experience of leading and managing a small team of people
• Minimum 2 years catering experience
• I.T literate

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Job Reference: com/2404/85482001/52734682/SU #State Schools

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!