Multi-Site Relief Chef Manager

Compass Group UK; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal development

Life assurance

Pension

Holiday allowance

Healthcare app

Eye care

Wellbeing programme

Employee assistance

Discount vouchers

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a Relief Chef Manager to join our award-winning team in Cambridge and surrounding areas. You will provide relief management and culinary support across multiple contracts, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and continuity of service.

The role involves leading sites ranging from 100 to 400 covers, developing seasonal menus, maintaining food quality and safety, and driving sales through excellent service. A driving license and vehicle are essential.

Qualifications

• Driving license and vehicle are essential.
• Experience in relief chef management and multi-contract environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide relief management and culinary support across multiple contracts, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and continuity of service.
• Manage sites ranging from 100 to 400 covers per day, adapting quickly to different environments, teams, and client expectations.
• Step into Chef Manager positions when required, taking full responsibility for site performance.
• Maintain high food quality, presentation, and freshness standards across all locations, delivering an exceptional customer experience.
• Oversee ordering, stock control, stock takes, and financial administration, including closing books and maintaining accurate records.
• Plan and develop seasonal menus, introducing fresh, innovative, and commercially successful food offers.
• Develop and enhance contract food propositions, improving counter displays, food presentation, and customer engagement.
• Introduce new food concepts and menu rotations across contracts to keep offers exciting, relevant, and on trend.
• Support sites with pop-up events, themed food days, hospitality functions, and promotional activities.
• Ensure all due diligence processes are completed and maintained, including food safety, HACCP, health & safety, and company compliance standards.
• Build strong working relationships with clients and site teams, providing operational support and sharing best practice across locations.
• Drive sales and customer satisfaction through creative food offers, excellent service standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead, motivate, and support site teams during periods of cover, ensuring high levels of performance and engagement are maintained.

Skills

Relief management

Culinary skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Job description

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a Relief Chef Manager to join our award-winning team in Cambridge and surrounding areas. You will provide relief management and culinary support across multiple contracts, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and continuity of service.

The role involves leading sites ranging from 100 to 400 covers, developing seasonal menus, maintaining food quality and safety, and driving sales through excellent service. A driving license and vehicle are essential.