Chef Manager - Loughton

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Loughton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking to hire a unit supervisor to manage food preparation and service. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of catering experience and proven skills in team management and financial oversight, with a commitment to quality standards. This role offers opportunities for growth and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Digital GP access

Exclusive travel discounts

Food shop discounts

Cash rewards on spending

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years catering experience.
• Proven experience in managing successful teams in a similar environment.
• Excellent financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Organise and supervise the unit to meet standards.
• Responsible for preparation, cooking, and service of food.
• Manage resources effectively including stocks and team members.

Skills

Chef Skills

People Management

Communication

Results Orientation

Understanding Customers

I.T literate

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Overview

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined? (boilerplate removed in refinement). We offer a comprehensive benefits package which 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
• Un-wind 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 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

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 get 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!