Chef Manager - Sowerby Bridge

Chartwells Schools Dining Services; Warley Town; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in Warley Town is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to oversee culinary and service operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in catering management and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service. This full-time role requires a minimum of two years of catering experience and relevant qualifications. Competitive benefits including career development opportunities and a contributory pension scheme are offered.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Healthcare benefits

Travel discounts

Food shopping discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Life assurance scheme

Personal development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of catering experience.
• Experience managing teams in a similar role.
• Demonstrated ability to implement Health & Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise culinary and catering teams for food and customer service.
• Oversee efficiency of in-unit catering operations and manage inventories.
• Communicate regularly with line manager to monitor KPIs.

Skills

Catering experience

Team management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Financial acumen

Education

NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Responsibilities

• Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service
• Overseeing the efficiency of all in-unit catering operations, including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans
• Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Identifying opportunities for new food or service concepts to drive sales
• Liaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations
• Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
• Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams

Desired Qualities and Expectations

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill

Qualifications

• Have a minimum of two years of catering experience
• Have experience managing teams in a similar role
• Hold an NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2
• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills

Company Overview

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children’s Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Contract Details

This role is contracted to 44.6 weeks per year. We’re recruiting an experienced Chef Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for CH&CO on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week. As a Chef Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you’ll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Benefits

• 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 cash rewards 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
• Great operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers