Fixed Term Chef Manager - Northfleet

Compass Group; Northfleet; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading catering company as a Chef Manager in Northfleet on a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will manage daily kitchen operations and a skilled team, ensuring food safety and compliance while driving profitability. Enjoy a competitive salary of £32,000 with a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare access, travel discounts, and wellness programs.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career pathways and MyLearning programmes

Digital GP access and wider healthcare benefits

Exclusive travel discounts with various providers

Discounts on food shopping at major retailers

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards for spending

Free wellness and mindfulness classes

Qualifications

• Current Chef Manager or Head Chef ready to step up.
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations and compliance.
• Experience achieving financial targets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day culinary operations, ensuring high hygiene standards.
• Manage a team of 5, including rotas and performance reviews.
• Control P&L and drive profitability through effective portion control.

Skills

Leadership

Stock Management

Food Safety Compliance

Cost Management

Job description

Fixed Term Chef Manager - Northfleet

6 Months Fixed Term Contract

Salary: £32,000 | Working pattern: 5 out of 7 days, including occasional weekends and night shifts

Employees on Site: 5 | Direct Reports: 5 | Customers on Site: 300-400

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Chef Manager to join our team in Northfleet. This is a hands-on leadership position ideal for someone currently working as a Head Chef who's ready to step up, or an established Chef Manager looking for a new challenge.

You'll be responsible for managing the day-to-day kitchen operation, delivering high-quality catering services across multiple meal periods, ensuring food safety and compliance, managing costs and labour, and motivating a small but skilled team.

About the role

• Oversee day-to-day culinary operations including preparation, service, and hygiene standards

• Ensure full compliance with HSE, food safety, and HACCP standards

• Maintain accurate stock levels and place timely orders with approved suppliers

• Control P&L, meet budget targets, and ensure stock and labour efficiency

• Use Ourtime for workforce scheduling and time management

• Drive profitability through effective portion control, waste reduction, and PCI compliance

• Manage a team of 5, including rotas, performance reviews, and staff development

• Foster a culture of excellence, safety, and teamwork

We're looking for someone who:

• Is either a current Chef Manager or a Head Chef ready to step up
• Has a strong understanding of kitchen operations, compliance, and profitability
• Demonstrates leadership skills with the ability to manage rotas and motivate a team
• Has experience managing stock, ordering, and achieving financial targets
• Thrives in a fast-paced, multi-service catering environment

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

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!