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 Chef Manager to join our team.
Location: Booker, Haydock, WA119WD
Salary: £40,126 per annum
Shift Pattern: Predominantly Monday-Friday with occasional weekends
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and motivate a team of 10, creating a positive, hands-on working environment.
Oversee a busy catering operation serving approximately 400 covers per day, ensuring consistently high standards of food and service.
Manage the day-to-day kitchen operation, including food preparation, service delivery, stock control and ordering.
Plan and develop menus that are appealing, practical and suited to a high-volume workplace catering environment.
Take ownership of the financial performance of the operation, including food costs, budgets, wastage and overall profitability.
Manage rotas and staffing levels effectively to ensure the operation runs smoothly during busy service periods.
Maintain excellent standards of food safety, hygiene, health & safety and compliance.
Build strong relationships with the client and customers, responding to feedback and continually improving the food offer.
Coach, develop and support the team, leading from the front and creating an engaged and motivated workforce.
Ideal Candidate Must have experience within high-volume catering, ideally within a busy blue-collar or similar workplace environment.
A strong people person who enjoys leading, motivating and developing a team.
Commercially and financially strong, with a good understanding of food costs, budgets, labour and profitability.
Hands-on, organised and comfortable managing a fast-paced operation serving around 400 covers per day.
A confident Chef Manager who can balance great food, strong finances and excellent people management.
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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At Company of Cooks, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that values Craft, Creativity, and Community. Located in the heart of London, our team enjoys numerous benefits including personal development opportunities, a comprehensive wellbeing strategy, and a supportive environment that encourages growth and collaboration. Join us to be part of a passionate team that brings cultural destinations to life through outstanding food and service.
