Chef Manager Monday-Friday

Compass Group UK; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal Development and Training机会

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Wellbeing strategy – including access

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare Support App access

Family friendly support

Holiday purchase scheme

Regular social events

Volunteering days

Recognition schemes and people award

Long service awards

Discount vouchers

Job summary

Gather & Gather at Settle Creamery is looking for a Chef Manager to lead the day-to-day catering operation in a busy B&I restaurant. You will deliver breakfast and lunch for around 50 covers daily and guide a small team to ensure a smooth, high-quality service.

The ideal candidate will have Chef Manager experience in contract catering, strong back-of-house knowledge, and a proven ability to balance creative menus with cost control.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef Manager in contract catering, workplace dining or similar.
• Strong knowledge of back-of-house systems, stock control and cost management.
• Proven ability to manage both food offer and commercial performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day catering operation in a busy B&I restaurant environment.
• Deliver high-quality breakfast and lunch for about 50 covers per day.
• Manage and support the General Assistant, fostering a positive working environment.
• Plan and deliver a food offer balancing traditional favourites with on-trend dishes.
• Handle ordering, stock control, food costs and waste to meet budget targets.
• Ensure food safety, health and safety, hygiene and company standards.
• Build strong relationships with clients and customers to ensure service excellence.
• Oversee kitchen and front-of-house service for a high-quality dining experience.

Skills

Chef Manager experience

Contract catering experience

Menu planning

Stock control

FOH/BOH operations

Cost control

Job description

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 atArla Foods Settle Creamery.

Salary:£41,600 per annum

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week

Location: Settle Creamery, BD24 9AE

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day catering operation within a busyB&I restaurant environment.
• Deliver a high-quality breakfast and lunch offer, serving approximately 50 covers per day.
• Manage and support the General Assistant, creating a positive and efficient working environment.
• Plan and deliver a food offer that combines traditional favourites with on-trend dishes to meet customer expectations.
• Take ownership of ordering, stock control, food costs and waste management to ensure budget targets are achieved.
• Ensure all food safety, health & safety, hygiene and company standards are consistently maintained.
• Build strong relationships with clients and customers, focusing on service excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee the smooth running of the kitchen and front-of-house service, ensuring a high-quality dining experience.

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as a Chef Managerwithin contract catering, workplace dining, or a similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of back-of-house systems, including stock control, ordering, food safety and compliance.
• Proven ability to manage both the food offer and the commercial performance of a catering operation.
• Experience creating attractive menus that balance traditional dishes with modern food trends.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• A hands‑on, customer‑focused approach with a passion for delivering great food and service.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Able to thrive in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining high standards.

What’s in it for you?

Working with Gather &Gather has 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
• A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
• Family friendly support
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• Volunteering days
• Recognition schemes and people award
• 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's biggest businesses.

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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!