Great food in the workplace isn't simply about fuel. It's about increasing productivity and improving performance; it's about happy, motivated people and inspiring environments. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do - we live to bring food and people together.
We are brave, bold and curious adventurers in food and drink. Never shy of being different, always challenging the conventional.
Our passionate team of chefs, baristas, servers, nutritionists and much more, love nothing more than creating memorable moments that enrich the everyday. Come and join our award-winning teams - we are currently recruiting for a Relief Chef Manager to join our team.
Salary: £36,000 per annum
Location: Cambridge & Surrounding areas
Shift Pattern: Predominantly Monday-Friday with occasional weekends
Key Responsibilities:
Provide relief management and culinary support across multiple contracts, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and continuity of service.
Manage sites ranging from 100 to 400 covers per day, adapting quickly to different environments, teams, and client expectations.
Step into Chef Manager positions when required, taking full responsibility for site performance
Maintain high food quality, presentation, and freshness standards across all locations, delivering an exceptional customer experience.
Oversee ordering, stock control, stock takes, and financial administration, including closing books and maintaining accurate records.
Plan and develop seasonal menus, introducing fresh, innovative, and commercially successful food offers.
Develop and enhance contract food propositions, improving counter displays, food presentation, and customer engagement.
Introduce new food concepts and menu rotations across contracts to keep offers exciting, relevant, and on trend.
Support sites with pop-up events, themed food days, hospitality functions, and promotional activities.
Ensure all due diligence processes are completed and maintained, including food safety, HACCP, health & safety, and company compliance standards.
Build strong working relationships with clients and site teams, providing operational support and sharing best practice across locations.
Drive sales and customer satisfaction through creative food offers, excellent service standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead, motivate, and support site teams during periods of cover, ensuring high levels of performance and engagement are maintained.
Requirements:
Driving license and vehicle is essential
What's in it for you?
Working with G&G has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.
Personal Development and Training opportunities
Life assurance scheme
Pension scheme
Holiday allowance
Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
Eye care
A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
Family friendly support
Regular social events and communication with our leaders
A holiday purchase scheme
Volunteering days
Professional subscriptions
Recognition schemes and people awards
Long service awards
Access to some great high street discount vouchers
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.
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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!
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