Chef Manager - Sowerby Bridge - Career Development Opportunities (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Sowerby Bridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Sowerby Bridge is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee catering operations. The ideal candidate will ensure high food standards, manage a team, and drive customer satisfaction while maintaining health and safety standards. This full-time role offers career progression and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Comprehensive training

Wellbeing support

Social events

Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years catering management experience.
• Experience managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all catering and service operations.
• Supervise culinary and catering teams.
• Manage inventories, budgets, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Organizational Skills

Financial Skills

Education

NVQ Level 1 & 2

City & Guilds 706/1 and 2

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Job Title: Chef Manager - Sowerby Bridge

Client:

Compass Group

Location:

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

Job Description:

We are recruiting an experienced Catering Manager passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service. You will oversee all catering and service operations for CH&CO on a full-time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

Your responsibilities include ensuring kitchens and service counters run smoothly and delivering outstanding food experiences. We offer career progression opportunities, comprehensive training, wellbeing support, social events, and discounts.

Shift pattern: Mon to Fri - Days Only.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing high-standard delicious food.
• Supervising culinary and catering teams to ensure quality and service excellence.
• Managing inventories, budgets, and operational efficiency.
• Monitoring KPIs and targets through regular communication with your line manager.
• Representing Compass Group UK&I positively and maintaining the brand image.
• Driving sales through new food or service concepts.
• Liaising with customers and teams to exceed expectations.
• Training and supporting team members to excel.
• Ensuring health and safety standards are met and maintained.

Ideal Candidate:

• Passionate about great food and customer service.
• Minimum of two years catering management experience.
• Experience managing teams.
• NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 qualifications.
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate.
• Strong financial skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ambitious and eager to upskill.

Job Reference: com/0605/47866001/52694669/BU #Chartwells

At CH&CO, part of Compass Group UK&I, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and advance their careers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equal opportunities for all.