Multi-Site Area Chef Manager (Mon–Fri, Own Transport)

Chartwells Schools; Newport; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Own transport required

Monday–Friday pattern

Job summary

Lodestone House, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking an experienced Area Chef Manager to oversee catering across Newport sites. You will lead teams, drive culinary standards and deliver engaging food concepts to boost meal uptake.

The ideal candidate has proven senior catering leadership experience, strong culinary skills, and the ability to travel between Newport sites with their own transport. Monday–Friday pattern.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior catering leadership roles.
• Strong ability to develop menus and improve taste, presentation and value.
• Experience coaching and developing large catering teams.
• Solid understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead catering teams across multiple sites in Newport and surrounding area.
• Provide hands-on culinary support to Chef Managers and kitchen teams.
• Drive high food quality, presentation and service standards.
• Increase meal uptake through engaging promotions and customer-focused concepts.
• Develop and deliver culinary workshops, demonstrations and tastings.
• Coach and develop staff and manage budgets, costs and waste.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Staff coaching

Food cost control

Workshop delivery

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ or equivalent

Food Hygiene qualification

Job description

Lodestone House, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking an experienced Area Chef Manager to oversee catering across Newport sites. You will lead teams, drive culinary standards and deliver engaging food concepts to boost meal uptake.

The ideal candidate has proven senior catering leadership experience, strong culinary skills, and the ability to travel between Newport sites with their own transport. Monday–Friday pattern.