Chef Supervisor - Milton Keynes

Compass Group UK; Milton Keynes; In loco; GBP 18.000 - 25.000; Tempo pieno

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Compass Group UK is seeking an experienced Chef Supervisor to support a busy kitchen serving around 350 customers daily. You’ll stay hands-on with food preparation while stepping into leadership duties when the Catering Manager is away.

The role offers a 36.5-hour week with a 4 on 4 off pattern, shifts from 7am to 6pm, and an hourly rate up to £15.45 depending on experience. You’ll lead a small team, maintain high food quality and safety standards, and develop your skills in operations and

Competenze

• Proven kitchen experience at Sous Chef or Head Chef level.
• Strong leadership and people-management abilities.
• Commitment to high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Ability to stay organized and calm in a busy kitchen environment.

Mansioni

• Assist with the preparation, cooking and service of high-quality food.
• Lead and support a team of four Catering Assistants.
• Deputize for the Catering Manager when they are absent.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day kitchen operations and service.

Conoscenze

Strong kitchen experience

Leadership / people management

Food safety & hygiene

Team leadership

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Chef Supervisor

Location: Milton Keynes

Working Pattern: 36.5 hours per week, 4 on 4 off shift pattern, shifts between 7am and 6pm

Hourly Rate: Up to £15.45 per hour, depending on experience

Ready to take the next step in your kitchen career?

We’re looking for an experienced Chef Supervisor to join our team, supporting the delivery of great food to around 350 customers every day.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef or Head Chef who loves being in the kitchen but is ready to take the next step in their leadership journey.

You’ll be very much hands‑on, supporting the day‑to‑day preparation and service of food across the site. However, this role offers much more than cooking. You’ll work closely with the Catering Manager and be trained across the key processes, systems and operational responsibilities needed to act as their deputy.

When the Catering Manager isn’t on site, you’ll be the senior member of the team on duty, taking responsibility for the smooth running of the operation.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the preparation, cooking and service of high-quality food
• Helping deliver breakfast, lunch, evening meals and night‑shift feeding
• Leading and supporting a team of four Catering Assistants
• Stepping up as the senior team member when the Catering Manager is absent
• Learning the systems and processes required to effectively deputise for the Catering Manager
• Supporting the smooth day‑to‑day running of the kitchen and catering operation
• Maintaining high standards of food quality, safety, hygiene and presentation
• Helping organise workloads and ensuring the team delivers a great service
• Supporting a busy operation serving around 350 customers each day

Who we’re looking for

You’ll already have strong kitchen experience, ideally at Sous Chef or Head Chef level, and you’ll be looking for an opportunity where you can develop beyond the kitchen and build your leadership experience.

You’ll be:

• A confident and capable chef with strong food knowledge
• Comfortable taking the lead and supporting others
• Keen to develop your operational and people-management skills
• Organised and able to remain calm in a busy environment
• Passionate about food, quality and customer service
• Someone who enjoys being part of a team while being comfortable taking responsibility when required

The opportunity

This isn't just another chef role. It’s an opportunity to develop into a broader catering leadership position.

You’ll gain hands‑on experience of the responsibilities normally held by the Catering Manager, giving you the skills and confidence to take that next step in your career, while still doing what you enjoy most: delivering great food and leading a great team.

Personality behind every plate

Great food starts with great people. From our chefs bringing creativity and personality to every plate, to the teams who make it all happen, our people are what make Dine, Dine. With Northern roots and teams across the UK, we’re proud to do things the Dine way – personal, passionate and always food‑first.

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!