Chef Manager – Lodestone House
Beech Hall School, Macclesfield
Salary: £36,000 per annum
Are you a talented Chef Manager with a genuine passion for great food and leading a fantastic team?
We’re looking for an experienced Chef Manager to join us at Lodestone House, Beech Hall School in Macclesfield. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves being hands‑on in the kitchen but also has the leadership and commercial skills to manage a successful catering operation.
You’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring consistently high standards of food, service and presentation. You’ll lead, motivate and develop your team while effectively managing food costs, stock, labour and waste. These responsibilities reflect the core requirements within the relevant Chef and catering management role profiles.
What you’ll be doing:
- Leading and motivating the catering team
- Producing and delivering high-quality food
- Maintaining excellent standards of food presentation and service
- Managing food production, purchasing and stock
- Controlling costs, labour and food waste
- Ensuring the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and health & safety
- Training, coaching and developing your team
- Building strong relationships and delivering an excellent service
What we’re looking for:
- Strong chef skills and a genuine passion for food
- Experience leading and managing a successful catering team
- Good knowledge of food production and kitchen operations
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Commercial awareness and the ability to manage costs effectively
- A positive, hands‑on leadership style
- A commitment to delivering great food and excellent service
As part of Chartwells, you’ll be joining a business specialising in catering and support services within education.
Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The internal recruitment material states that offers are subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and Children’s Barred List check.
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- Monday to Friday
- Term time only (43.6 weeks per year)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
- 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
- Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
- Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
- Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
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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Chef Manager - Macclesfield employer: Compass Group UK
Compass Group UK&I is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where culinary creativity and service excellence thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to training and development opportunities that empower you to advance your career in the catering industry. Located in a vibrant setting, our team-oriented culture fosters collaboration and ensures that every member feels valued and supported in delivering exceptional food experiences.
