Chef Manager - Sidcup

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Sidcup is looking for an experienced Chef Manager to oversee kitchen operations and deliver high-quality food. Responsibilities include managing a small kitchen team, planning menus, ensuring food safety, and maintaining client relationships. Candidates should have strong cooking skills and prior experience in a senior kitchen role. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Chef Manager or Senior Chef role.
• Strong cooking skills and a passion for quality food.
• Experience managing a kitchen team.
• Good understanding of kitchen financials and controls.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Lead and support a small kitchen team.
• Plan and deliver high-quality menus using fresh ingredients.
• Manage food safety, hygiene, and health & safety compliance.
• Handle stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships.
• Manage budgets, costs, and wastage efficiently.
• Maintain excellent client and customer relationships.

Skills

Cooking skills

Leadership

Communication

Kitchen management

Food safety knowledge

Job description

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Job Introduction

Chef Manager - Sidcup

£35,000 per annum

Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm

Are you a natural leader with a passion for food and a head for kitchen management? We're looking for an experienced and motivated Chef Manager to lead our kitchen team and deliver exceptional food and service every day.

As Chef Manager, you'll be the driving force behind both the kitchen operations and the food offering. You'll be hands-on in the kitchen, leading by example while also managing all aspects of food production, kitchen standards, team development, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Lead and support a small kitchen team
• Plan and deliver high-quality menus using fresh ingredients
• Manage food safety, hygiene, and health & safety compliance
• Handle stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships
• Manage budgets, costs, and wastage efficiently
• Maintain excellent client and customer relationships

Our ideal candidate

• Previous experience in a Chef Manager or Senior Chef role
• Strong cooking skills and a passion for quality food
• Experience managing a kitchen team
• Good understanding of kitchen financials and controls
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

If you're a passionate chef who's ready to lead from the front, inspire your team, and serve up outstanding food with pride we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your culinary career!

About Us

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering

At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.

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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!