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Compass Group
Compass Group

Chef Manager

Reading On-site 2-5 yrs exp Food and Beverage Services 62,255 employees
Culinary ManagementTeam LeadershipBudget ManagementStock ControlFood Safety Compliance

Requirements

Candidates must hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent and have experience managing teams in a similar role. The ideal candidate should be a motivated communicator with a safety-first mindset and a passion for exceptional customer service.

Job Description

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef Manager to help us create exceptional food experiences on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As a Chef Manager, you will be responsible for creating an outstanding culinary experience. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here's what you need to know before applying for a Chef Manager position with Compass Group UK&I.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

  • Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
  • Identifying opportunities to improve our food service
  • Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
  • Delivering our tasty food concepts to our customers
  • Ordering food, looking after stock control and controlling food waste
  • Overseeing the efficiency of all catering operations, including managing inventories and implementing action plans
  • Managing budgets and successfully meeting financial targets
  • Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams


Our Ideal Chef Manager Will

  • Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
  • Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
  • Have experience managing teams in a similar role
  • Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
  • Strive for excellence in an enthusiastic and motivated manner
  • Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill
  • Possess the ability to work under pressure
  • Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
  • Have a safety-first mindset


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!

Education

Professional Certificate

Skills

Culinary ManagementTeam LeadershipBudget ManagementStock ControlFood Safety ComplianceInventory ManagementCustomer ServiceFinancial TargetingStaff TrainingWaste ControlCommunicationTime Management

About Compass Group

Compass Group is a global leader in food services operating in over 25 countries with around 590,000 employees worldwide and generating underlying revenues of over $46 billion for the 2025 fiscal year. Our vision is to be a world-class provider of contract food services and support services, renowned for our great people, our great service, and our great results.

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