Chef Manager- Monday - Friday

Compass Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in Bedford is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to oversee daily operations, recruit and train staff, and ensure top-notch food quality. The role includes planning menus, controlling budgets, and maintaining hygiene standards. Interested candidates should have prior experience in catering management. Competitive salary and generous benefits are offered with a Monday to Friday working pattern.

Benefits

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Private medical eligibility

Employee Assistance Programme

Family friendly support

Qualifications

• Experience in managing catering operations.
• Ability to motivate and train staff effectively.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and control daily catering operations.
• Recruit and train kitchen staff, manage menu development.
• Ensure first-class service by motivating the team.
• Supervise food preparation and presentation.

Skills

Planning and organizing

Staff training

Menu development

Budget control

Food handling compliance

Job description

Overview

Great food in the workplace isn't simply about fuel. It's about increasing productivity and improving performance; it's about happy motivated people and inspiring environments. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do - we live to bring food and people together.

We are brave, bold and curious adventurers in food and drink. Never shy of being different, always challenging the conventional.

Our passionate team of chefs, baristas, servers, nutritionists and much more, love nothing more than creating memorable moments that enrich the everyday. Come and join our award winning teams - we are currently recruiting for a Chef Manager to join our team.

Location: Bedford

Salary: £38,000 per annum

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday - 7am to 3pm

Responsibilities

• On a day-to-day basis you\'ll plan, organise and control the busy catering operation ensuring a successful and efficient service is provided.
• You\'ll be responsible for recruiting and training staff, working with the kitchen team of 2 to develop the menu, order stock, control budgets and record income and expenses.
• You\'ll ensure that the service provided is first-class through training and motivating the team.
• You\'ll organise and supervise the team in preparing and presenting food to the highest quality.
• You\'ll ensure that everyone works to strict compliance-led Food Handling & Hygiene standards and Health & Safety regulations.
• You\'ll ensure that team members are available for their required shifts and that there are enough staff to cover busy periods.

What\u2019s in it for you?

Working with Gather and Gatherhas its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we\'ve developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.

• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Private medical eligibility
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support

Benefits (continued)

• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

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\u2019s biggest businesses.

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!