Chef Manager Monday - Friday

Compass Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in North London is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead a dedicated catering team. You will be responsible for high-quality food production and safety standards, ensuring each meal feels personalized. The ideal candidate will have strong culinary skills, leadership experience, and a passion for customer service and food innovation. This role offers a competitive salary, fixed-term contract, and diverse employee benefits including private healthcare and wellness initiatives.

Benefits

Private Healthcare for Single, Married or Family

Non-Contractual Bonus Scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Digital GP access

Exclusive travel discounts

Food shop discounts

Discounted cinema tickets

Wellness classes

Discount sharing with friends and family

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Chef Manager in a high-volume setting.
• Exceptional drive for quality and innovation in food preparation.
• Ability to lead and inspire a small team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct the preparation and cooking of food.
• Ensure food safety and quality standards are met.
• Implement food monitoring procedures for budgetary control.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Customer service

Food innovation

Organizational skills

Job description

Chef Manager - North London

£38,000 - £40,000 per annum / 40 hours per week - Monday - Friday - 7am to 3.30pm

Fixed Term Contract till March 2026 with a potential to extend

Our food is crafted onsite by passionate people using the best ingredients and we know that a balanced, plant focused, natural, fresh and sustainable menu will increase the productivity of our customers and keep them motivated and happy whilst at work.

We provide amazing food, create inviting spaces, and develop engaging environments that inspire, motivate and unite our customers

We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and experienced Chef Manager to join our dedicated catering team, who produce outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients in this highly innovative corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• 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 the 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
• The Chef Manager will be required to implement and maintain food monitoring procedures to facilitate budgetary control and to monitor all costs involved in the kitchen against agreed budgets

Ideal candidate

• Proven experience in a role as Chef Manager being able to demonstrate a track record of catering for large numbers but at the same time making the customer feel that their meal has been 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

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
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

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!