Chef Manager: Workplace Dining Lead & Menu Innovator

Compass Group UK; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal Development and Training机会

Life assurance scheme

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Wellbeing strategy – including access

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare Support App access

Family friendly support

Holiday purchase scheme

Regular social events

Volunteering days

Recognition schemes and people award

Long service awards

Discount vouchers

Job summary

Gather & Gather at Settle Creamery is looking for a Chef Manager to lead the day-to-day catering operation in a busy B&I restaurant. You will deliver breakfast and lunch for around 50 covers daily and guide a small team to ensure a smooth, high-quality service.

The ideal candidate will have Chef Manager experience in contract catering, strong back-of-house knowledge, and a proven ability to balance creative menus with cost control.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef Manager in contract catering, workplace dining or similar.
• Strong knowledge of back-of-house systems, stock control and cost management.
• Proven ability to manage both food offer and commercial performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day catering operation in a busy B&I restaurant environment.
• Deliver high-quality breakfast and lunch for about 50 covers per day.
• Manage and support the General Assistant, fostering a positive working environment.
• Plan and deliver a food offer balancing traditional favourites with on-trend dishes.
• Handle ordering, stock control, food costs and waste to meet budget targets.
• Ensure food safety, health and safety, hygiene and company standards.
• Build strong relationships with clients and customers to ensure service excellence.
• Oversee kitchen and front-of-house service for a high-quality dining experience.

Skills

Chef Manager experience

Contract catering experience

Menu planning

Stock control

FOH/BOH operations

Cost control

Job description

Gather & Gather at Settle Creamery is looking for a Chef Manager to lead the day-to-day catering operation in a busy B&I restaurant. You will deliver breakfast and lunch for around 50 covers daily and guide a small team to ensure a smooth, high-quality service.

The ideal candidate will have Chef Manager experience in contract catering, strong back-of-house knowledge, and a proven ability to balance creative menus with cost control.