Chef Manager Monday

Compass Group PLC; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the UK is looking for an experienced Chef Manager to oversee food preparation and quality in a corporate environment. This role involves planning menus, ensuring food safety, and managing costs while leading a small team. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional culinary skills, a proven track record in catering for large groups, and a passion for delivering outstanding customer service. A salary range of £38,000 - £40,000 per annum is offered along with various benefits.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Non-Contractual Bonus Scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programmes

Discounts on travel and shopping

Qualifications

• Exceptional drive for quality and innovation in food preparation.
• Proven experience as Chef Manager with capability to cater for large numbers.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise, and direct food preparation and cooking.
• Responsible for food safety, Health & Safety, and budgetary control.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a small team in a corporate environment.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Customer service

Food safety

Financial understanding

Organisational skills

Job description

Job Summary

• The Chef Manager will plan, organise and direct the preparation and cooking of food ensuring that the company's reputation for quality is enhanced with customers and clients at all times.
• Adopt a hands‑on approach taking responsibility for food production covering all employee dining along with an extensive range of pop‑ups.
• Possess an exceptional drive for quality and innovation.
• Responsible for all aspects of food safety, Health & Safety and COSHH.
• Implement and maintain food monitoring procedures to facilitate budgetary control and monitor all costs involved in the kitchen against agreed budgets.
• Be a talented, enthusiastic and experienced Chef Manager to join our dedicated catering team, producing outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients in this highly innovative corporate environment. Proven experience in a role as Chef Manager, be able to demonstrate a track record of catering for large numbers while making customers feel their meal is individually prepared for them.
• Have a 'big personality'. Great people skills and be able to lead, develop, train and inspire a small team.
• Have a real passion for food and customer service along with bags of enthusiasm and recognising that customer engagement is key.
• Food innovation and development is essential along with being up to date with current food trends.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Superb culinary skills.
• Good financial understanding.
• High standards and be quality driven.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• A 'Can do' attitude.

£38,000 - £40,000 per annum / 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 7am to 3.30pm. Fixed Term Contract till March 2026 with a potential to extend.

Benefits

• Private Healthcare for single, married or family.
• Non-Contractual Bonus Scheme.
• 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 Wow Points 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.

Company Culture

Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive – Diversity is Our Strength!