Chef Manager - Loughton

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

Job summary

Join a leading company in the catering industry where you can grow your career while enjoying competitive pay and great perks. In this role, you will oversee unit management, ensuring quality service and efficient resource use. With a focus on people management and communication, you'll lead a successful team while benefiting from extensive learning and development opportunities. This position offers a chance to thrive in a diverse and inclusive environment, making a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Digital GP access

Healthcare benefits

Exclusive travel discounts

Food shop discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years catering experience required.
• Experience in managing successful teams in a similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Organise and supervise the unit to meet company standards.
• Manage food preparation, cooking, and service efficiently.

Skills

Good chef skills

People management

Communication

Results orientation

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

I.T literate

Financial acumen

Job description

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

• Monday to Friday
• 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
• Unwind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

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 your control, providing a quality service. Responsible for the preparation, cooking, and service of food to agreed standards and specifications. To ensure the efficient and economical use of all resources, including stock, team members, and company assets.

More about the role:

• Good chef skills
• Good knowledge and experience of working with food
• People management
• Communication
• Results orientation
• Holding others accountable
• Understanding customers
• Proven experience in managing successful teams in a similar environment
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Experience of leading and managing a small team of people
• Minimum 2 years catering experience
• Excellent financial acumen
• I.T literate

About us:

As part of Compass, you'll help to feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and enjoy competitive pay, great perks, and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

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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!