We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Chef Manager to join our team in Mildenhall, Suffolk. This is a fantastic Monday to Friday opportunity for a chef who enjoys being hands‑on in the kitchen while also taking responsibility for the wider catering operation. You’ll play a key role in delivering fresh, high‑quality food, leading your team and building a strong, trusted relationship with our client. As Chef Manager, you’ll take ownership of the day‑to‑day running of the kitchen and catering service, ensuring high standards across food, service, people and compliance. What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead the day-to-day catering operation, ensuring a smooth and efficient service.
- Prepare and deliver fresh, high‑quality food for customers.
- Lead, motivate and develop your team, creating a positive working environment.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with the client and key stakeholders.
- Work closely with the client to understand their needs and deliver an excellent customer experience.
- Manage ordering, stock, food costs and waste effectively.
- Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards.
- Support menu planning and development, keeping the food offer fresh and engaging.
- Ensure the kitchen and wider operation consistently meet Compass Group standards.
- Take a hands‑on approach while confidently managing the operational and people responsibilities of the role. We’re looking for a confident Chef Manager with previous contract catering experience who understands what it takes to run a successful catering operation.
You’ll ideally have:
- Previous experience working as a Chef Manager, Head Chef or similar.
- Contract catering experience is essential.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- The ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
- Good commercial awareness, including food cost and stock management.
- A passion for fresh, quality food and excellent customer service.
- Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
- A hands‑on, flexible approach and the ability to lead from the front., If you’re an experienced Chef Manager who enjoys leading people, creating great food and building strong client partnerships, we’d love to hear from you.
This is a great opportunity to join a leading foodservice organisation in a role offering Monday to Friday working and daytime hours, giving you a fantastic work‑life balance.
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Chef Manager - Mildenhall in Bury St Edmunds employer: Compass Group PLC
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