We have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Chef Manager to join our team in Stoke-on-Trent.
Personality behind every plate
Dine provides tailored food services to 140 clients in the business and industry sector. With over two decades of industry experience, we pride ourselves on offering a personalised approach to our clients, whilst delivering outstanding service. Our passion lies in creating great-tasting menus, promoting sustainability, and proudly working with local suppliers and communities. Our menus feature only locally sourced, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients, with a target of reaching Climate Zero by 2030.
We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic, and experienced Chef Manager to be responsible for all aspects of managing the high level of delivery and expectations across the site they work at. Ambitious and commercially aware, with the presence and personality to influence the day-to-day business, you'll maximise the performance of your team. Leading by example and setting high standards.
For the right Chef Manager, we offer a supportive management system, a trained and enthusiastic team, and the opportunity to work for a company that embraces new ideas and a training and development culture. Along with fantastic training and development to help you progress your career with Compass.
Key Responsibilities
* Services: Breakfast, Lunch, Vending, Hospitality, and management of the onsite cleaning team
* Leading the onsite catering team of 5
* Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
* Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness of the modern kitchen and front of house environment
* Ensuring the correct use of all kitchen machinery and equipment
* Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
* Complying with Health & Safety regulations
* Completing weekly bookwork and reports
* Stock taking and ordering
About You
* Previous chef manager background required, strong culinary skillset required
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and build rapport with a wide range of key stakeholders
* Flexible in approach to working hours and environment
* Self-motivated with the ability to adapt to a changing environment
* Understanding of Health, Safety, and Environmental principles
* Take pride in your work and be flexible to support all services on site
* Motivated by a passion for quality and service delivery
* Possess exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to self-manage and work efficiently
* Self-reliant with the drive and determination to succeed and achieve high personal standards
About Us
We ensure you're rewarded for your hard work, offering a comprehensive benefits package including:
* Contributory pension scheme
* Career development through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
* Access to a Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits
* Travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and others
* Food shopping discounts at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and more
* Up to 44% off cinema tickets
* Wow Points on spending, redeemable across various brands
* Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
* Share discounts and offers with friends and family
If you have what it takes to join some of the food service industry's best and brightest, we want to hear from you. Explore our live vacancies today for roles including chefs, customer assistants, support, and office roles.
As part of Compass, you'll help feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections across around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, enjoying competitive pay, great perks, and unparalleled learning and development opportunities.
Compass Group UK&I is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring everyone feels able to be themselves at work and has equal opportunity to progress. We value and embrace talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities, creating a culture where colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive.
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