Chef Manager - Milton Keynes

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

Job summary

A leading food service company seeks a dedicated individual to manage their catering unit in Milton Keynes. This role involves overseeing food preparation and service, ensuring compliance with standards, and leading a team to deliver quality experiences. Candidates should possess chef skills, management experience, and a passion for customer service. Join us for competitive pay, career growth, and numerous perks.

Benefits

Free meals

Onsite free car parking

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programmes

Quick access to Digital GP

Exclusive travel discounts

Food shopping discounts

Cash rewards on spending

Free wellness classes

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years catering experience required.
• Strong leadership and results-oriented approach.
• Proficient understanding of customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Organize and supervise the unit according to standards.
• Manage food preparation, cooking, and service quality.
• Ensure optimal use of all resources and assets.

Skills

Chef skills

People management

Communication

Financial acumen

IT literacy

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

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

• Monday to Friday (occasional Saturday for Open Days)
• Day shifts, no late shifts
• Free meals
• Onsite free car parking
• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development through 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 more
• Food shopping discounts at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and others
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Cash rewards on spending, redeemable across various brands
• Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
• Share discounts and offers with friends and family

What you'll be doing:

Organise and supervise the unit according to Compass Group UK & Ireland standards, contract specifications, and statutory regulations. Manage the unit efficiently, providing quality service. Responsible for food preparation, cooking, and service to standards. Ensure optimal use of resources, including stock, team members, and assets.

More about the role:

• Good chef skills and food knowledge
• People management experience
• Strong communication skills
• Results-oriented with accountability
• Understanding customer needs
• Proven team management in similar settings
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Minimum 2 years catering experience
• Financial acumen
• IT literacy

About Us

As part of Compass, you'll help feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections across around 6,000 venues. Join us for career growth, competitive pay, great perks, and learning opportunities at one of the UK's largest businesses.

Job Reference: com/2105/C68701/52573224/SU #Independent

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities to advance. We celebrate diversity and aim for all colleagues to feel valued, empowered, and able to thrive.