Relief Chef Manager - South West
Up to £29,398 per annum + free meal on shift
Driving license and access to a vehicle essential
14 sites around the South West
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chef Manager to join our relief team working across the South West. Ideally, the candidate would live in the Cheltenham/Gloucester area as this would be central to the sites.
Personality behind every plate
Dine provides tailored food services to 140 clients in the business and industry sector. With over two decades of industry experience, we pride ourselves on offering a personalised approach to our clients, delivering outstanding service. Our passion lies in creating great-tasting menus, promoting sustainability, and working with local suppliers and communities. Our menus feature locally sourced, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients with a target of reaching Climate Zero by 2030.
We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic, and experienced Chef Manager responsible for managing delivery and expectations across all sites. You should be ambitious, commercially aware, and able to influence daily operations, maximising team performance by leading by example and setting high standards.
We offer a supportive management system, a trained and enthusiastic team, and opportunities for career progression through training and development with Compass.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading the onsite catering team at your sites
* Preparing high-quality, delicious food that delights clients and customers
* Maintaining cleanliness standards in the kitchen and front of house environments
* Ensuring proper use of all kitchen machinery and equipment
* Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
* Adhering to Health & Safety regulations
* Completing weekly reports and bookwork
* Stock taking and ordering
About You
* Previous chef manager experience required
* Excellent communication skills for engaging with stakeholders
* Flexible approach to working hours and environment
* Willing to travel as part of the role
* Driving license and access to a vehicle essential
* Self-motivated and adaptable
* Understanding of Health, Safety, and Environmental principles
* Pride in your work and flexibility to support all site services
* Passion for quality and service delivery
* Exceptional organisational skills and efficiency
* Self-reliant with drive and determination
* Computer literate
About Us
* Contributory pension scheme
* Career development programmes
* Access to healthcare benefits including Digital GP
* Travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com
* Food shopping discounts at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons
* Up to 44% off cinema tickets
* Reward points on spending, redeemable across brands
* Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
* Share discounts with friends and family
Our secret ingredient – our people!
If you have what it takes to join some of the food service industry's best, we want to hear from you. Explore our vacancies today. As part of Compass, you'll help feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections across around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with industry leader, with competitive pay, great perks, and learning opportunities.
At Compass Group UK&I, we value diversity and inclusion, creating a culture where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.
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