Chef Manager - Rugby (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

JR United Kingdom is hiring a Chef Manager for a role based in Royal Leamington Spa, overseeing a kitchen providing meals for boarding students. The role includes menu development, team management, and ensuring compliance with health standards, alongside a benefits package that includes free meals and career development programs.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Digital healthcare benefits

Travel discounts

Food shopping discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards for spending

Wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes

Share discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in culinary management and food production.
• Strong leadership and communication skills required.
• Business management skills in a kitchen setting are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage menu planning, food production, and purchasing within budget.
• Lead and develop the kitchen team and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Implement policies to improve kitchen efficiency.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in professional cookery or equivalent

Business management experience in a kitchen environment

Job description

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Chef Manager - Rugby (Hiring Immediately), Royal Leamington Spa

Client:

Compass Group

Location:

Royal Leamington Spa, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Free meals on duty
• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development programs
• Digital healthcare benefits
• Travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and others
• Food shopping discounts at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Cash rewards for spending and using partner brands
• Wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
• Share discounts and offers with friends and family

Role Overview

As Kitchen Manager, you will lead a team of 1 Sous Chef and 5 Catering Assistants, providing freshly prepared meals for about 60 boarding students, including breakfast, lunch, supper, and snacks, focusing on from-scratch cooking.

You will manage menu planning, food purchasing, stock control, and contribute to menu development. Responsibilities include maintaining kitchen cleanliness, implementing policies, and ensuring health and safety standards.

Shift Pattern Overview:

• 5 days over 7, alternating shifts between 7:00 AM–3:00 PM and 11:30 AM–7:30 PM.
• Occasional full-day shifts requiring meal service when the Sous Chef is off, with overtime paid or in lieu.
• Typical days off are Friday and Saturday or Sunday and Monday, with every third weekend off.

During non-term times, you will join a larger catering team for private lettings and summer programs, with no split shifts required. Term-time only contracts are also available.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage menu, food production, and purchasing within budget.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and safety compliance.
• Implement policies to improve efficiency.
• Provide reports to senior management.
• Communicate effectively with leadership.
• Manage stock to reduce waste and meet budgets.
• Lead and develop the kitchen team, conducting performance reviews.
• Ensure health and safety standards and food safety regulations are met.
• Maintain uniform and PPE compliance.

Person Specification

• Excellent culinary skills and experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Business management experience in a kitchen environment.
• Passion for food and excellence.
• NVQ Level 2 in professional cookery or equivalent (desirable).

About Us

As part of Compass, you'll help feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections across thousands of venues. Join us for a rewarding career with competitive pay, great perks, and development opportunities. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.