Chef Manager - Milton Keynes

Chartwells Independent; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a chef supervisor, where you'll manage food preparation and team resources in line with Compass Group standards. Enjoy benefits like free meals and career development opportunities while working Monday to Friday, with no late shifts.

Benefits

Free meals

Onsite free car parking

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Exclusive travel discounts

Food shopping discounts

Up to 44% off cinema tickets

Free wellness and exercise classes

Qualifications

• At least 2 years catering experience.
• Experience with food preparation and management.
• Strong financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Organise and supervise the unit according to company standards.
• Manage resources efficiently including stock and team members.
• Prepare, cook, and serve food according to specifications.

Skills

Proficient chef skills

People management skills

Effective communication skills

Results-oriented approach

Customer understanding

IT literacy

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Benefits

• Monday to Friday (The 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 to Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits for you and your immediate family
• 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 resources efficiently, including stock, team members, and assets. Prepare, cook, and serve food to meet standards and specifications.

More About The Role

• Proficient chef skills
• Experience with food preparation and management
• People management skills
• Effective communication skills
• Results-oriented approach
• Ability to hold others accountable
• Customer understanding
• Proven team management experience in similar settings
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• At least 2 years catering experience
• Strong financial acumen
• IT literacy

About Us

As part of Compass Group, you'll help feed people, fuel progress, and build connections across around 6,000 venues. Join us for a rewarding career with industry-leading pay, perks, and development opportunities in one of the UK's biggest businesses.

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

Compass Group UK&I is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to equal opportunities for all team members.