Lead Chef Manager – Create Exceptional Food Experiences

Compass Group Ireland; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals while at work

Cash rewards and discounts

Discounts for friends & family

Overtime hours available

Career progression programs

Learning & development access

Flexible working

Job summary

Compass Ireland is seeking an ambitious Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations in Northern Ireland on a full-time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality food experiences while developing your team and progressing your career within a supportive organisation.

We offer extensive benefits and opportunities for growth, with the chance to advance through our internal pathways and training programmes.

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams in a similar role.
• Passion for great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.
• Brilliant communicator with strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Identify opportunities to improve food service.
• Train and lead teams to excel in their roles.
• Deliver our food concepts to customers.
• Manage stock, ordering, and waste control.
• Oversee catering operations, inventories, budgets, and action plans.
• Implement and review Health & Safety standards across teams.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Customer service

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Job description

Compass Ireland is seeking an ambitious Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations in Northern Ireland on a full-time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality food experiences while developing your team and progressing your career within a supportive organisation.

We offer extensive benefits and opportunities for growth, with the chance to advance through our internal pathways and training programmes.