Chef Supervisor

Compass Group UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a Chef Supervisor for weekend breakfast service. You will be the sole on-site team member, handling food preparation, cooking, customer service, till operations, and vending machine restocking.

The role requires a minimum of two years of culinary experience and a Basic Food Hygiene certificate, with a focus on delivering high-quality food and service. This is a part-time position at 7am–12pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of culinary experience.
• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ambitious and motivated individual aiming to upskill.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the daily breakfast service, ensuring high-quality food and customer experience.
• Prepare, cook, and present breakfast items to company standards.
• Serve customers efficiently and professionally.
• Operate the till and handle transactions accurately.
• Replenish vending machines and displays to keep products available.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Manage stock, ordering and waste minimisation.
• Open and close catering operations as required.
• Work independently to ensure smooth running of site.

Skills

Culinary experience

Customer service

Food safety

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Chef Supervisor

Saturday and Sunday - 7am to 12pm

£14.50 per hour

We're recruiting an experienced Chef Supervisor 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 DINE on a part time basis, contracted to 10 hours per week.

As a Chef Supervisor, 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.

As the sole team member on site, you will oversee the complete breakfast service, taking responsibility for food preparation and cooking, serving customers, till operation, cleaning, wash-up and filling of 2 vending machines, ensuring a high-quality service is delivered every day.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Take full ownership of the daily breakfast service, ensuring a high-quality food and customer experience.
• Prepare, cook, and present breakfast items in line with company standards.
• Serve customers efficiently and professionally.
• Operate the till and handle transactions accurately.
• Replenish vending machines and retail displays to ensure products remain available throughout the day.
• Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards.
• Manage stock levels, ordering, and minimise waste.
• Complete all kitchen cleaning and wash-up duties.
• Open and close the catering operation as required.
• Work independently to ensure the smooth and successful running of the site.

Our ideal Chef Supervisor will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Have a minimum of two years of culinary experience
• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill

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

Job Reference: com/1409/40240001/52832986/BU #DINE

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!