We're looking for a Regional Chef Manager who can do more than cook. As a key member of our operational leadership team, you'll bring culinary expertise, commercial acumen and people leadership together to deliver food excellence across multiple sites. This is a role for a hands‑on, strategic leader who's as comfortable in a kitchen as in a client meeting. Someone who can coach and inspire chefs, build strong site relationships, and ensure consistency, innovation and compliance across the region. What You'll Be Doing:
Responsibilities
* Lead and support kitchen teams across your regional patch to deliver exceptional food and service every day.
* Drive consistency and quality in menu delivery, presentation, and food safety across all sites.
* Develop and mentor Chef Managers and kitchen teams, supporting their growth and performance.
* Partner closely with Site Managers, Clients, and Central Support Teams to enhance standards, drive innovation, and deliver commercial success.
* Monitor and manage key operational metrics including food costs, labour, waste, and GP to ensure commercial efficiency.
* Ensure full compliance with food safety, health & safety, and company policies across all locations.
* Champion culinary excellence and continuous improvement, introducing new ideas and initiatives that elevate our food offer.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in a Chef Manager or Head Role role with multi‑site responsibility.
* A strong culinary background with a passion for exceptional service.
* Inspirational leadership skills. You develop teams, build engagement and lead by example.
* Excellent client relationship management and communication skills.
* Strong understanding of food safety, compliance and kitchen operations.
* Strong financial and operational understanding, confident with budgets, cost control, and performance reporting.
* A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel regularly across the region.
Other Information
* 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!
* Salary: Up to 33,000 per annum plus car allowance
Working Pattern: Permanent Full-time, field‑based 5 days over 7 including weekends with occasional overnight stays
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