Support Chef Manager - South Region

Chartwells Independent; Dartford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwells Independent is seeking a Support Chef Manager for the South Region. This role involves delivering exceptional food experiences in esteemed independent schools, ensuring high culinary standards, and leading a dedicated kitchen team while managing resources effectively.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Career development pathways

Fast access to a Digital GP

Exclusive travel discounts

Savings on weekly shopping

Up to 44% off cinema tickets

Cashback rewards on purchases

Free wellness and exercise classes

Qualifications

• Strong culinary background and relevant qualifications required.
• Effective communicator and able to inspire teams.
• Financial management skills for budget compliance.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on support to school catering teams and leadership roles.
• Ensure smooth kitchen operations and food quality.
• Support menu planning, stock control, and production levels.

Skills

Communication

Team Leadership

Culinary Skills

Financial Awareness

Education

Culinary Qualifications

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Benefits

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• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development pathways and access to our MyLearning platform
• Fast access to a Digital GP for you and your immediate family, alongside a range of healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and more
• Savings on your weekly shop with discounts at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and other leading supermarkets
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Cashback rewards on everyday purchases, redeemable across a wide variety of retailers
• Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes to support your wellbeing
• The ability to share many of these offers with friends and family
  
  
  

Benefits

At Chartwells Independent, we recognise and reward the hard work of our teams. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes, but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development pathways and access to our MyLearning platform
• Fast access to a Digital GP for you and your immediate family, alongside a range of healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and more
• Savings on your weekly shop with discounts at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and other leading supermarkets
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets
• Cashback rewards on everyday purchases, redeemable across a wide variety of retailers
• Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes to support your wellbeing
• The ability to share many of these offers with friends and family
  
  
  

We are currently recruiting for a Support Chef Manager to join our dynamic regional team in South Region, supporting our independent school portfolio.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a passionate and professional team, delivering exceptional food experiences for pupils and staff in some of the UK’s most respected independent schools. At Chartwells Independent, you’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation committed to innovation, quality, and making food a real highlight of the school day.

With a growing portfolio of schools across the UK, this role provides the opportunity to further your career in a high-quality environment with support, development, and a strong people-first culture.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Providing hands-on support to school-based catering teams, stepping into leadership roles when required
• Ensuring smooth kitchen operations and consistent service delivery across a number of schools
• Preparing fresh, high-quality food from scratch in line with our culinary standards and nutritional ethos
• Upholding the highest standards of food safety, health and safety, and kitchen hygiene
• Supporting menu planning, stock control, food ordering, and production levels in line with budgetary and operational requirements
• Supporting projects including re-launches, sales and mobilisations.
  
  
  

The Ideal Candidate Will Be

• Genuinely passionate about food, service, and positively impacting young people’s daily experience
• An effective communicator and team player, able to inspire and lead teams in a positive and supportive way
• Financially aware, with the ability to manage costs and resources efficiently.
• A skilled chef with a strong culinary background and relevant experience or qualifications
  
  
  

Join us at Chartwells Independent, part of the Compass Group family.

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/0306/98577001/52742508/SU #Independent

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!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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