At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate team to deliver fresh, nutritious meals in a prestigious school.
- Company: Join Compass Group UK&I, a leader in the catering industry.
- Benefits: Enjoy term-time work, competitive pay, and fantastic perks like travel discounts.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values your unique talents and growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while enjoying a great work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Experience in catering management and a passion for fresh food required.
The predicted salary is between 30006 - 30006 £ per year.
- Chef Manager - Prestigious Independent School
- Term Time Only | Monday to Friday | 41.4 Weeks Per Year | £30,006 per annum
- We're looking for an experienced and passionate
Chef Manager to lead the catering operation at a prestigious independent school.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading contract caterer, delivering outstanding food and service in a rewarding education environment with an excellent work-life balance.
As Chef Manager, you'll take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the catering operation, leading your team to deliver fresh, high-quality meals while maintaining exceptional food safety, customer service, and financial performance.
What We Offer
We believe in rewarding your hard work with an excellent benefits package, including:
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- Term time only (41.4 weeks per year)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Career development through our Career Pathways and My Learning programmes
- Digital GP access for you and your immediate family, plus wider healthcare benefits
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking. com and many more
- Supermarket discounts at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets
- Cash rewards programme across a wide range of retailers
- Free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- The opportunity to share discounts and offers with your friends and family
- What You'll Be Doing
- Managing the day-to-day catering operation, ensuring the highest standards of food quality and customer service.
- Leading, motivating and developing a small catering team to deliver exceptional results.
- Preparing, cooking and serving fresh, nutritious meals to agreed specifications and standards.
- Ensuring full compliance with food safety, health & safety and company policies.
- Managing food purchasing, stock control and labour costs to achieve financial targets.
- Building positive relationships with the school, pupils, staff and visitors.
- Maintaining a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment.
- Driving continuous improvement, innovation and customer satisfaction across the catering service.
About You
We're looking for someone who has
- Strong chef skills with a genuine passion for fresh food.
- Previous experience managing a successful catering operation in a similar environment.
- At least two years' catering management experience.
- Experience leading, motivating and developing a small team.
- Excellent financial and commercial awareness.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- A customer-focused approach with the ability to build lasting relationships.
- A Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 minimum).
- Good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office and catering systems.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards.
If you're an enthusiastic Chef Manager looking for a rewarding role with excellent work-life balance and the opportunity to make a real difference within a prestigious independent school, we'd love to hear from you.
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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.
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!
School Chef Manager - Liverpool employer: Compass Group UK
Compass Group UK is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that values teamwork and innovation within the dynamic setting of the Imperial War Museum London. Employees benefit from competitive salaries, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering outstanding service in hospitality. With a focus on employee well-being and development, Compass Group UK stands out as a rewarding place to build a meaningful career.
