Chef Manager - Sowerby Bridge (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Sowerby Bridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Sowerby Bridge is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee catering operations. The role involves ensuring exceptional food quality and customer service, managing teams, and maintaining health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food, team management experience, and relevant qualifications. Opportunities for career progression and employee development are offered.

Benefits

Operational training and development

Personal development and training opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Social events

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Minimum two years catering experience.
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-standard food.
• Managing catering operations, inventories, budgets.
• Ensuring health and safety standards are met.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Team Management

Education

NVQ Level 1 & 2

City & Guilds 706/1 and 2

Job description

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Chef Manager - Sowerby Bridge (Hiring Immediately), Sowerby Bridge

Client:

Compass Group

Location:

Sowerby Bridge

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

Job Description:

We're recruiting an experienced Catering Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service. You will oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for CH&CO on a full-time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As a Catering Manager, you will ensure our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and help deliver outstanding food experiences. We offer opportunities for career progression, employee development, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits include:

• Operational training and development
• Personal development and training opportunities
• Wellbeing strategies including Employee Assistance Programme
• Social events and leadership communication
• High street discount vouchers

Shift pattern:

• Monday to Friday - Days Only

Key responsibilities:

• Preparing high-standard food
• Supervising culinary and catering teams
• Managing catering operations, inventories, budgets, and action plans
• Monitoring KPIs and targets with your line manager
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Identifying opportunities for new food or service concepts
• Liaising with customers and teams to exceed expectations
• Supporting and training teams, leading by example
• Ensuring health and safety standards are met

Ideal candidate:

• Passionate about great food and customer service
• Minimum two years catering experience
• Team management experience
• NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Financial acumen
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ambitious and eager to upskill

Job Reference: com/0605/47866001/52694669/BU #Chartwells

At CH&CO, part of Compass Group UK&I, we promote an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and have equal opportunities for career growth. We celebrate diversity and aim to create a culture of respect, empowerment, and achievement.