Join Our Team as a Chef Manager!
Are you ready to bring your culinary passion to life? We're on the lookout for an ambitious Chef Manager to craft exceptional food experiences with Chartwells. This is a full-time position, contracted for 40 hours per week.
As a Chef Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding culinary experiences. In return, you’ll have the opportunity to advance your career with a company that values its people, celebrates individuality, and recognizes those who go above and beyond.
Could you be the spark we need at Chartwells? Here’s what you should know before applying!
Your Shift Pattern
* Monday to Friday - Term Time
Please note: This role is contracted for 43.6 weeks per year.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Prepare delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers.
* Identify opportunities to enhance our food service.
* Create a positive kitchen environment where your team feels welcomed and supported.
* Deliver our tasty food concepts to customers.
* Represent Compass Group UK&I and maintain a positive brand image.
* Order food, manage stock control, and minimize food waste.
* Oversee kitchen cleaning responsibilities to uphold hygiene standards.
* Manage budgets and successfully meet financial targets.
* Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
* Adhere to Health & Safety regulations.
What We’re Looking For
Our ideal Chef Manager will:
* Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
* Create a positive work environment where the whole team can thrive.
* Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships.
* Have experience in a similar Head Chef role.
* Strive for excellence with enthusiasm and motivation.
* Take initiative and make decisions that benefit our customers.
* Have a desire to succeed in your role.
* Possess the ability to work under pressure.
* Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability.
* Have a safety-first mindset.
* Be passionate about food!
About Chartwells
As part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over 25 years, we have focused on helping those in education build strong bodies, sharp minds, and lead long, healthy lives. Every week, we serve millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students across the UK.
Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees are expected to share this commitment. Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions to assess their suitability to work with children.
Our Commitment to Diversity
Compass Group UK&I is dedicated to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work. 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!