Chef Manager - Stoke

Compass Group; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service provider in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to oversee daily operations and manage a catering team. The ideal candidate will have strong culinary skills, excellent communication abilities, and an understanding of health and safety. You will prepare high-quality meals and ensure compliance with hygiene standards. Join us for a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Supportive management system

Training and development opportunities

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• Previous chef manager background required, strong culinary skillset required.
• Excellent communication skills, engaging with stakeholders.
• Flexible in approach to working hours.
• Self-motivated and adaptable.
• Understanding of Health and Safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage onsite catering team of 5.
• Prepare delicious, high-quality food.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and front of house.
• Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Complete weekly bookwork and reports.

Skills

Culinary skills

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility

Self-motivated

Understanding of Health and Safety

Job description

Chef Manager - Stoke-on-Trent

£30,604 per annum

Monday - Friday 7am - 3pm

We have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Chef Manager to join our team in Stoke-on-Trent. We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and experienced Chef Manager to be responsible for all aspects of managing the high level of delivery and expectations across the site they work at. Ambitious and commercially aware, with the presence and personality to influence the day-to-day business, you\'ll maximise the performance of your team. Leading by example and setting high standards.

For the right Chef Manager, we are offering a supportive management system, a trained and enthusiastic team and the opportunity to work for a company that embraces new ideas and a training and development culture. Along with fantastic training and development to help you progress your career with Compass.

Key Responsibilities

• Services: Breakfast, Lunch, Vending, Hospitality and management of the onsite cleaning team
• Leading the onsite catering team of 5.
• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness of the modern kitchen and front of house environment
• Ensuring the correct use of all kitchen machinery and equipment
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations
• Completing weekly bookwork and reports
• Stock taking and ordering

About You

• Previous chef manager background required, strong culinary skillset required
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and build rapport with a wide range of key stakeholders.
• Flexible in approach to their working hours and environment
• Self-motivated and ability to adapt to a changing environment
• Understanding of Health, Safety and the Environment principles
• To take pride in your work and be flexible to support all services on site.
• Motivated by a passion for quality and, service delivery

About Us

Our secret ingredient - our people!

If you\'ve got what it takes to join some of the food service industry\'s best and brightest, we want to hear from you. Chefs, customer assistants, support and office roles: explore our live vacancies today.

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.

Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone\'s talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!