Chef Manager - Loughton

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

Job summary

Join a leading team in the catering industry where you will manage a unit, ensuring high standards of food preparation and service. This role offers the opportunity to develop your career with a renowned company, providing essential services in numerous venues across the UK. You will be responsible for leading a small team, optimizing resources, and meeting customer needs while enjoying competitive pay and a range of exciting benefits. If you have a passion for food and people management, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning Programmes

Digital GP Access

Exclusive Travel Discounts

Food Shop Discounts

Cinema Ticket Discounts

Cash Rewards

Free Wellness Classes

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years catering experience with proven team management.
• Strong skills in food preparation and service to agreed standards.

Responsibilities

• Organise and supervise the unit to meet Compass Group standards.
• Manage resources effectively, ensuring quality service and food preparation.

Skills

Chef Skills

People Management

Effective Communication

Results-Oriented Mindset

Customer Needs Understanding

Financial Acumen

IT Literacy

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Benefits:

• 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 free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

Role Responsibilities:

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. Responsible for the overall efficient and effective management of the unit, providing a quality service. Responsible for the preparation, cooking, and service of food to agreed standards and specifications. Ensure the efficient and economical use of all resources, including stock, team members, and company assets.

About You:

• Good chef skills
• Knowledge and experience of working with food
• People management skills
• Effective communication skills
• Results-oriented mindset
• Ability to hold others accountable
• Understanding of customer needs
• Proven experience managing successful teams in a similar environment
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Experience leading and managing a small team
• Minimum 2 years catering experience
• Strong financial acumen
• IT literacy

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, enjoy competitive pay, great perks, and unparalleled opportunities for learning and development at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

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Compass Group UK & Ireland is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We celebrate the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered, and to thrive — because diversity is our strength!