Mobile Chef Manager

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in Greater London is recruiting a Mobile Chef Manager. You will oversee kitchen operations, manage teams, and ensure high standards of food quality and customer service. Ideal candidates will have a Basic Food Hygiene certificate, at least two years of experience, and strong communication skills. This part-time role is contracted for 32.5 hours per week, offering opportunities for professional growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of similar experience.
• Experience managing teams in a similar role.
• Ambitious and motivated individual always looking to upskill.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious food to the highest standards.
• Supervise culinary and catering teams.
• Manage inventories and monitor budgets.
• Implement and review Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Cooking skills

Team management

Customer service

Financial acumen

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Job Introduction

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Mobile Chef Manager to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Chartwells on a part time basis, contracted to 32.5 hours per week.

As a Mobile Chef Manager, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Please note: This role is contracted to 44 weeks per year

Could you bring your spark to Chartwells? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious food to the highest standards
• Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service
• Overseeing the efficiency of all in-unit catering operations, including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans
• Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Identifying opportunities for new food or service concepts to drive sales
• Liaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations
• Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
• Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams.

Our ideal Chef Manager will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Have a minimum of two years of similar experience
• Have experience managing teams in a similar role
• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Job Reference: com/2511/L96101/52612879/R/WJ #State Schools

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!