Chef ManagerLodestone House | 40 Hours Per Week – Excellent Work/Life BalanceWe're currently recruiting an experienced and passionate Chef Manager to lead our catering operations for Lodestone House on a full-time basis (40 hours per week).As Chef Manager, you'll oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen and service operations, ensuring we consistently deliver exceptional food and outstanding customer service. You'll lead, motivate and develop your team while maintaining the highest standards across food quality, service delivery and operational performance.This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality and rewards those who go above and beyond.Please note: This role is contracted to 43 weeks per year (term-time only).What We OfferWe believe in rewarding the incredible work our teams do. Our benefits include:Excellent work/life balanceContributory pension schemeCareer development through training and development programmesDigital GP access and wider healthcare benefits for you and your immediate familyExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many moreSupermarket savings at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and moreUp to 44% off cinema ticketsCashback rewards when you spend with selected brandsFree wellness, mindfulness and exercise classesThe ability to share discounts with friends and familyKey ResponsibilitiesPrepare and deliver high-quality food to the highest standardsLead and supervise culinary and catering teamsManage the day-to-day catering operation, including stock, ordering and budgetsMonitor KPIs and financial performance with your line managerRepresent Lodestone House and maintain a positive brand imageIdentify opportunities for new food concepts and sales growthBuild strong relationships with customers and stakeholdersTrain, support and develop team membersEnsure Health & Safety and Food Safety compliance across the operationAbout YouOur ideal Chef Manager will:Be passionate about food and delivering exceptional serviceHave at least two years' catering experienceHave experience leading and managing teamsHold NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 & 2Hold a Basic Food Hygiene CertificateDemonstrate strong financial and commercial awarenessPossess excellent communication and organisational skillsBe motivated, ambitious and keen to develop their careerIf you're a driven Chef Manager looking for a role with fantastic work-life balance and real career progression, we'd love to hear from you.About UsAs 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.Job Reference: com/0503/C16301/52794425/SU Lodestone HouseCompass 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!