Culinary Team Lead – Breakfast & Lunch Service

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal development and training

Healthcare support app

Eye care

Wellbeing strategy

Family friendly support

Regular social events

Professional subscriptions

Recognition schemes

Long service awards

Discount vouchers

Job summary

Compass Group UK & Ireland is recruiting a Chef Manager for our team at IDEMIA. Location is GL20 8GA with free parking. Salary is £35,000 per annum, Monday to Friday, 7:00-15:30.

You will manage day-to-day food operations, deliver breakfast and lunch, and lead a Catering Assistant in a compact kitchen environment. The role focuses on high-quality meals, timely delivery, cost control, and compliance with food safety and health guidelines, with opportunities for personal development and a range of

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day food operation, delivering high-quality breakfast, lunch, hospitality, and vending services.
• Prepare and serve fresh food for a restaurant seating approximately 40 covers, with lunch volumes of 20–35 covers daily.
• Lead and support a Catering Assistant, ensuring excellent customer service and smooth front-of-house operations.
• Oversee hospitality requests, ensuring food is delivered on time and to a high standard.
• Maintain stock control, ordering, food costs, and waste management within a compact kitchen environment.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, health & safety, and company procedures.
• Drive service standards, presentation, and customer satisfaction across all catering provisions.
• Manage daily kitchen administration, including due diligence and compliance records.
• Support the growth of breakfast and lunch uptake through engaging menus and consistent food quality.

Job description

Compass Group UK & Ireland is recruiting a Chef Manager for our team at IDEMIA. Location is GL20 8GA with free parking. Salary is £35,000 per annum, Monday to Friday, 7:00-15:30.

You will manage day-to-day food operations, deliver breakfast and lunch, and lead a Catering Assistant in a compact kitchen environment. The role focuses on high-quality meals, timely delivery, cost control, and compliance with food safety and health guidelines, with opportunities for personal development and a range of