Chef Manager - Macclesfield in Adlington

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.
Ready to bring your culinary expertise and leadership skills to Lodestone House? Apply today
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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