At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a talented kitchen team to deliver fresh, high-quality meals.
- Company: Join Compass Group, a leader in the catering industry.
- Benefits: Enjoy discounts, wellness classes, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible shifts and a dynamic work environment await you.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by inspiring culinary creativity and teamwork.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Head Chef and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
As a Chef Manager with Compass Group, you'll lead a talented kitchen team delivering fresh, high‑quality meals to military personnel and staff.
You'll oversee all aspects of kitchen operations – from daily service to event catering – ensuring every plate meets our high standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate, and develop a team of 7 to deliver excellent food and service.
- Plan, prepare, and present fresh, nutritious meals for daily and special events.
- Manage ordering, stock control, and food waste reduction.
- Ensure full compliance with food hygiene, health, and safety standards.
- Support smooth day‑to‑day operations and effective scheduling.
- Inspire a culture of teamwork, pride, and culinary creativity.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in a Head Chef or similar role (essential).
- Relevant catering qualifications (e. g. NVQ, City & Guilds – desirable).
- Confident managing a large, diverse team in a fast‑paced environment.
- Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
- Passionate about delivering high‑quality, seasonal food.
- Flexible to work a mixture of early and late shifts, including weekends.
Benefits
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Career Pathways and My Learning programmes to grow your career.
- Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits.
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking. com and many more.
- Discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more.
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets.
- Cash rewards when you spend and use them on a wide range of brands.
- Free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes.
- Ability to share all discounts and offers with friends and families.
As part of Compass you'll help feed people, fuel progress and forge connections across around 6,000 venues.
Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and receive competitive pay—great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development—from one of the UK's biggest businesses.
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Leadership Skills
Team Management
Culinary Skills
Food Hygiene Compliance
Health and Safety Standards
Organisational Skills
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