Chef Manager - Stoke-on-Trent

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food services is seeking an experienced Chef Manager for their Stoke-on-Trent location. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the catering team and ensuring high-quality food service. This role offers a range of benefits including a competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Access to a Digital GP

Travel discounts

Discounts on groceries

Cinema ticket discounts

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Share discounts and offers

Qualifications

• Previous chef manager background required.
• Ability to engage with key stakeholders.
• Flexible in working hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage onsite catering team and food service.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and environment.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Strong culinary skillset

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

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Job Introduction

Chef Manager - Stoke-on-Trent

£30,604 per annum

Monday - Friday 7am - 3.30pm

We have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Chef Manager to join our team in Stoke-on-Trent.

Personality behind every plate

Dine provides tailored food services to 140 clients in the business and industry sector. With over two decades of industry experience, we pride ourselves on offering a personalised approach to our clients, whilst delivering outstanding service. Our passion lies in creating great-tasting menus, promoting sustainability, and proudly working with local suppliers and communities. That's why our menus feature only locally sourced, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients with a target of reaching Climate Zero by 2030.

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 approach to working hours and environment
• Self-motivated and adaptable to a changing environment
• Understanding of Health, Safety, and Environmental principles
• Take pride in your work and support all services on site
• Motivated by a passion for quality and service delivery
• Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to self-manage and work efficiently
• Self-reliant with drive and determination to succeed and achieve high standards
• Computer literate

About Us

We ensure you're rewarded for your hard work with a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development through our Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Access to a Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits
• Travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and more
• Discounts on groceries at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and others
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Earn Wow Points with every spend, redeemable on various brands
• Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
• Share discounts and offers with friends and family

Our secret ingredient - our people!

If you have what it takes to join some of the food service industry's best, we want to hear from you. Explore our vacancies today.

As part of Compass, you'll help feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections across around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with industry leader, enjoying competitive pay, great perks, and unparalleled learning and development opportunities.

Compass Group UK&I promotes an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, can be themselves, and has equal opportunities to progress. Diversity is Our Strength!