Fixed Term Chef Manager - Hook Junior School

Compass Group UK & Ireland; England; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a skilled Chef Manager in Witham, Essex, to oversee kitchen operations and deliver high-quality food. The role involves managing a small team, ensuring culinary standards, and working Monday to Friday for a salary of £34,612. The ideal candidate should have strong culinary expertise and proven leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary expertise, with experience in a similar role.
• Proven team leadership skills to manage and support the kitchen team.
• Solid organisational skills and financial awareness to control costs.
• Passion for delivering high-quality food and maintaining standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen operations.
• Ensure high culinary standards and deliver fresh, quality food.
• Manage a small kitchen team and lead by example.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Financial awareness

Job description

Overview

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Job Introduction

Chef Manager - £34,612 | Monday to Friday | Essex

We are seeking a skilled and adaptable Chef Manager to lead our kitchen team in delivering high-quality food and outstanding service.

Location: Witham, Essex
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £34,612 per annum
Typical Shifts: Breakfast and lunch service

Responsibilities

• As a hands-on Chef Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring smooth operations and maintaining high culinary standards.
• You will manage and support a small team while delivering fresh, quality food.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary expertise
• Proven team leadership skills
• Solid organisational and financial awareness
• Passion for high-quality food and service

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being in the kitchen, leading by example, and taking ownership of both the food and the team.

About Us

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together.Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

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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!