Chef Manager
Salary: Up to £36,100 per annum
Contract: Full Time | Monday to Friday
We're seeking an experienced Chef Manager who brings together culinary flair, operational leadership, and commercial awareness. This role goes beyond the kitchen, it's for someone who enjoys taking ownership of a diverse catering operation and is confident balancing food quality, people leadership, and client engagement.
This is a high-profile role overseeing a diverse, street food bistro offer. You'll take responsibility for ensuring the outlet runs efficiently while maintaining consistently high standards.
Key Responsibilities
Take overall responsibility for the end-to-end catering operation, covering kitchen, service, and commercial performance
Lead, coach, and develop your team to deliver a consistently high standard of food and service
Control food costs, labour, margins, and waste to meet financial targets
Develop strong, trusted relationships with clients and customers, responding to their needs and adding value
Ensure all food safety, health & safety, and company policies are fully adhered to
Maintain consistency, quality, and efficiency across all services
Manage staffing structures, recruitment, training, and succession planning
About You
Demonstrable experience as a Chef Manager or Head Chef with responsibility for a full operation
A genuine passion for fresh food, quality ingredients, and well-executed service
Confident leadership style with the ability to motivate and engage teams
Strong ownership mindset with experience managing client relationships
Solid commercial understanding, including P&L management, cost control, and KPIs
Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead by example
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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