Chef Manager – Ware
Location: Ware, SG12 0DJ
Salary: £38,000 per annum
Shift Pattern: Monday‑Friday, 40 hours per week
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the catering operation, delivering a high‑quality quick‑service dining offer within a contract catering environment
- Oversee and support a small on‑site team, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day service and strong team engagement
- Work closely with the Contract Head Chef, ensuring standards, expectations, and client requirements are consistently met
- Remain hands‑on with food preparation and service, maintaining high standards of quality, pace, and presentation
- Drive an efficient, fast‑paced service style, ensuring excellent customer experience within a quick‑service dining model
- Build strong client relationships and support the overall commercial and operational success of the site
Benefits
- Contributory pension scheme
- Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
- Access to a Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits for you and your immediate family
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and others
- Discounts on groceries at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and others
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets
- Cash rewards program for everyday spending
- Free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- Share discounts and offers with friends and family
Equal Opportunities Statement
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.