Support Chef Manager – Kitchen Leadership & Training

Compass Group; Redhill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the UK seeks a Support Chef Manager to oversee school kitchens in Sussex and Surrey. In this role, you will work with a dedicated team to produce high-quality meals from fresh ingredients, while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. We value passionate individuals with a craft background and excellent communication skills. Join us for a chance to grow your career in a supportive environment with great opportunities for development.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Healthcare benefits

Exclusive travel discounts

Discounts on groceries

Cash rewards for spending

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment, preferably in a catering context.
• Ability to work as part of a team and support others effectively.
• Understanding of health, safety, and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and training to onsite teams.
• Maintain smooth running of school kitchens.
• Produce food from scratch following brand standards.
• Manage menu planning, production levels, food costing, ordering, and stock control.

Skills

Passionate about food and great customer service

Excellent communication skills

Supervisory skills

Financially astute

Education

Craft background with qualifications/experience

Job description

A leading catering company in the UK seeks a Support Chef Manager to oversee school kitchens in Sussex and Surrey. In this role, you will work with a dedicated team to produce high-quality meals from fresh ingredients, while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. We value passionate individuals with a craft background and excellent communication skills. Join us for a chance to grow your career in a supportive environment with great opportunities for development.