Term-Time Chef Manager: Lead Kitchen Team

Lodestone House; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning

Digital GP and wider healthcare

Travel discounts

Food discounts

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Family discounts

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a skilled chef to lead a kitchen at a prestigious Independent School. You will organise and supervise the unit, ensuring high standards of food and service while efficiently using stock and resources.

The role requires strong chef skills, team leadership, and financial acumen. Working Monday to Friday, term time only (43 weeks), you’ll benefit from career development and diverse perks within a national employer.

Qualifications

• Good chef skills and knowledge of working with food.
• Leadership experience managing a small team.
• Strong communication and customer service focus.
• Financial awareness and ability to manage resources.

Responsibilities

• Organise and supervise the unit in accordance with Compass standards.
• Manage preparation, cooking and service of meals to agreed standards.
• Ensure efficient use of resources, including stock and assets.
• Lead and develop the team to deliver quality service.

Skills

Chef Skills

People Management

Communication

Results Orientation

Accountability

Customer Understanding

Team Leadership

Food Hygiene

IT Literacy

Catering Experience

Financial Acumen

Job description

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a skilled chef to lead a kitchen at a prestigious Independent School. You will organise and supervise the unit, ensuring high standards of food and service while efficiently using stock and resources.

The role requires strong chef skills, team leadership, and financial acumen. Working Monday to Friday, term time only (43 weeks), you’ll benefit from career development and diverse perks within a national employer.