School Chef Manager

Chartwells; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading provider of catering services is seeking a dedicated Mobile Chef Manager to oversee operations on a part-time basis (32.5 hours/week) in London. This role involves preparing high-quality meals and supervising culinary teams to ensure exceptional service. Candidates should have a minimum of two years’ experience, possess a Basic Food Hygiene certificate, and show excellent financial and communication skills. Chartwells invests in its employees and values diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years of similar experience in a culinary role.
• Experience managing teams in a culinary environment.
• Strong ability to manage budgets and financial aspects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food with excellent standards.
• Supervise culinary and catering teams for impeccable service.
• Oversee catering operations and manage inventories.
• Communicate with the line manager regarding KPIs.
• Maintain a positive brand image for Compass Group UK&I.
• Identify opportunities to enhance food or service concepts.
• Train and support teams to excel.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Passion for great-tasting food

Exceptional customer service

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Financial acumen

Team management experience

Motivation to upskill

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

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:

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Ideal Candidate

• 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 skillsBe 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!