Overview
Chef Manager - Full Time - Kent - Tonbridge
* Salary: £29474 per annum
* Hours: 37.5 hours per week
* Shift pattern: 5 over 7
Your Role
* Lead the kitchen team to deliver high-quality meals tailored to residents' needs
* Manage stock and suppliers to ensure fresh ingredients and cost control
* Maintain high standards of food hygiene, safety, and kitchen cleanliness
* Engage with residents to understand their preferences and enhance their dining experience
What We’re Looking For
* A passionate chef with experience in a leadership role (e.g., Head Chef, Kitchen Manager)
* Basic IT skills, including familiarity with email systems, Microsoft Office, and other similar programmes
* Excellent team management and organisational skills
* Knowledge of food safety regulations (Level 3 Food Hygiene desirable)
* A caring and compassionate approach to food service
Ideal Candidate Attributes
* Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
* Have a minimum of two years of catering experience
* Have experience managing teams in a similar role
* Hold an NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2
* Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate
* Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen
* Have excellent communication and organisational skills
* Be ambitious and motivated, always looking to upskill
Benefits
* Free meals
* Onsite free car parking
* Contributory pension scheme
* Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
* Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits
* Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and more
* Discounts on groceries at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and more
* Up to 44% off cinema tickets
* Cash rewards for spending with partner brands
* Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
About Us
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.
Reference: com/3007/43139001/52753245/STC
Location: Kent - Tonbridge
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Technology, Information and Internet
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