Fixed Term Chef Manager - Northfleet
6 Months Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £32,000 | Working pattern: 5 out of 7 days, including occasional weekends and night shifts
Employees on Site: 5 | Direct Reports: 5 | Customers on Site: 300–400
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Chef Manager to join our team in Northfleet. This is a hands-on leadership position ideal for someone currently working as a Head Chef who’s ready to step up, or an established Chef Manager looking for a new challenge.
You’ll be responsible for managing the day-to-day kitchen operation, delivering high-quality catering services across multiple meal periods, ensuring food safety and compliance, managing costs and labour, and motivating a small but skilled team.
About the role
Oversee day-to-day culinary operations including preparation, service, and hygiene standards
Ensure full compliance with HSE, food safety, and HACCP standards
Maintain accurate stock levels and place timely orders with approved suppliers
Control P&L, meet budget targets, and ensure stock and labour efficiency
Use Ourtime for workforce scheduling and time management
Drive profitability through effective portion control, waste reduction, and PCI compliance
Manage a team of 5, including rotas, performance reviews, and staff development
Foster a culture of excellence, safety, and teamwork
We’re looking for someone who:
Is either a current Chef Manager or a Head Chef ready to step up
Has a strong understanding of kitchen operations, compliance, and profitability
Demonstrates leadership skills with the ability to manage rotas and motivate a team
Has experience managing stock, ordering, and achieving financial targets
Thrives in a fast-paced, multi-service catering environment
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
Contributory pension scheme
Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, (url removed) and many more
Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
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