School Chef Manager

Compass Group UK & Ireland; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the UK is seeking a dedicated Chef Manager to oversee contract operations and ensure high-quality services at Chartwells. Responsibilities include managing teams, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring compliance with company policies. The ideal candidate will have excellent chef skills, leadership experience, and a strong focus on quality and results. This full-time role is contracted for 43 weeks per year.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Healthcare benefits

Exclusive travel discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in contract catering is essential.
• Proven track record of managing teams effectively.
• Ability to maintain strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective management of the contract and high-quality service.
• Recruit, train, and develop team members.
• Deliver the contract within financial budgets.

Skills

Chef skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Sales growth

IT literacy

Job description

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Job Introduction

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Term Time Only
• Monday to Friday
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

Please note: This role is contracted to 43 weeks per year

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Chef Manager to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Chartwells on a full time basis, contracted to 43 weeks per year.

As a 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.
More about the role:

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

Your key responsibilities will include:

• To be responsible for the overall efficient and effective management of the contract to ensure great quality, consistent food and beverage services across all areas
• To maintain positive client relationships ensuring
• To ensure the smooth planning of the contract and resources to deliver a first-class service to our clients and customers
• To be responsible for the management, recruitment, development and training of team members
• To ensure the contract is fully compliant with company policies and procedures
• To deliver on the agreed financial budget and run commercially in line with net income and cost targets

Who you are:

Our ideal Manager:

• Chef skills
• Previous experience in contract catering
• Experience of leading and managing teams to deliver results
• Track record of growing sales and retaining business
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong leadership with the ability to motivate and engage teams
• Ability to liaise with colleagues, customers and clients at all levels
• Quality and process driven with particular focus on delivering results
• Compliant with Company policies and procedures in line with client agreements
• IT Literate (MS Office, Email)

About Us

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/0309/99299001/52416665/SU #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!