- Lead the day-to-day catering operation within a busy 24/7 distribution centre.
- Deliver a high-quality food offer and excellent service for 400-450 covers per day.
- Lead, motivate and develop a team of around 10 colleagues, creating a positive and high-performing culture.
- Manage stock, ordering, labour, food costs and waste to achieve budget targets.
- Plan and deliver fresh, varied breakfast and lunch menus for a diverse workforce.
- Ensure the highest standards of food safety, health & safety, hygiene and compliance.
- Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, driving customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.
- Previous experience as a Catering Manager within contract catering, workplace dining or a similar high-volume environment.
- Distribution centre, logistics, manufacturing or large-scale operational site experience would be highly desirable.
- Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, costs and client relationships.
- Proven ability to lead and develop teams of around 10 people.
- Confident managing a high-volume operation while maintaining excellent food and service standards.
- Organised, hands-on and able to thrive in a fast-paced 24/7 environment.
- Passionate about delivering great food, exceptional service and a positive customer experience.
- 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.
- Working with Gather &Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.
- Personal Development and Training opportunities
- Life assurance scheme
- Pension scheme
- Holiday allowance
- A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
- Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
- Family friendly support
- A holiday purchase scheme
- Regular social events and communication with our leaders
- Volunteering days
- Recognition schemes and people award
- Long service awards
- Access to some great high street discount vouchers
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Chef Manager - Heywood employer: Equipment Sales & Service Limited.
Restaurant Associates is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and collaborative work culture in the heart of London. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to develop your culinary skills while working alongside experienced chefs in a dynamic environment. Enjoy benefits such as competitive pay, a commitment to sustainability, and the chance to create dishes that not only look sensational but also contribute to a meaningful dining experience.
Contact Details:
Equipment Sales & Service Limited. Recruitment Team