We're looking for a hands-on and personable Chef Manager!
You'll lead from the front, overseeing both the kitchen and overall operation, ensuring high standards of food, service, and client satisfaction. This is a great opportunity for a chef who wants to step further into the commercial side of the business while still being actively involved in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
What you'll be doing as Chef Manager:
Delivering high-quality food and service standards consistently
Building and maintaining strong client relationships
Managing costs, GP, and ensuring financial targets are met
Controlling stock, purchasing, and minimising food waste
Driving retail and hospitality performance to increase revenue
Leading, motivating, and developing your team
Ensuring all health, safety, and food safety standards are met
Analysing performance and implementing improvement plans
Acting as a brand ambassador and promoting the site
What you'll need to succeed as Chef Manager:
Experience as a Chef Manager, Head Chef, or a strong Sous Chef ready to step up
A hands-on, positive, and team-focused leadership style
Strong financial and commercial awareness
Ability to manage and develop a team in a supportive environment
Excellent communication and client-facing skills
Good understanding of health, safety, and food safety compliance
Organised and proactive approach to managing operations
Ideally experience within contract catering (preferred but not essential)
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:
Free meals
Onsite free car parking
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, Booking.com 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
About Us
Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together.Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.
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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!
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