Culinary Operations Leader: Chef Manager

Chartwells Independent; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I in Scarborough seeks a Chef Manager to lead the catering operation, from menu planning to service delivery, ensuring excellence and client satisfaction.

You will manage a hands-on team, monitor costs, and drive quality and compliance across the site, delivering meals across breakfast, lunch, dinner and night periods. The role requires flexibility and leadership in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef Manager with strong operational experience.
• Passion for fresh food, seasonal ingredients and high-quality service.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; able to motivate teams.
• Ownership mindset and ability to manage client relationships.
• Strong financial acumen, understands P&L, cost control and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full catering operation from food to finance to front of house.
• Lead, develop and motivate your team to deliver excellent service daily.
• Manage food costs, margins, waste and labour with commercial precision.
• Build strong relationships with clients and guests, exceeding expectations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health & safety standards.
• Drive consistency and quality across kitchen and catering operation.

Skills

Chef Management

Team leadership

Financial acumen

Communications

Ownership

Client relationships

Job description

Compass Group UK&I in Scarborough seeks a Chef Manager to lead the catering operation, from menu planning to service delivery, ensuring excellence and client satisfaction.

You will manage a hands-on team, monitor costs, and drive quality and compliance across the site, delivering meals across breakfast, lunch, dinner and night periods. The role requires flexibility and leadership in a dynamic environment.