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Gastronomy Service Leader (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom

Slough

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GBP 20,000 - 30,000

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Chef Manager to lead culinary operations in Slough. This role involves overseeing food preparation, managing a dedicated team, and ensuring exceptional customer service. With a focus on quality and efficiency, you will play a crucial role in delivering outstanding food experiences in the education sector. Join a company that values its employees and fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion, offering opportunities for career progression and personal development. If you have a love for great food and a drive for excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

  • Minimum of two years of catering experience required.
  • Experience managing teams in a similar role is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare food to the highest standards and supervise culinary teams.
  • Oversee catering operations, manage inventories, and monitor budgets.

Skills

Catering Experience
Team Management
Financial Acumen
Communication Skills
Organizational Skills
Customer Service

Education

NVQ Level 1 & 2
City & Guilds 706/1 and 2
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

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Gastronomy Service Leader (Hiring Immediately), Slough
Client:

Compass Group

Location:

Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

11

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

We're recruiting an experienced Chef Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Chartwells on a part-time basis, contracted to 32.5 hours per week.

As a Chef Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

  • Monday to Friday - Days Only

Could you shine as Chartwells's next Chef Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing delicious food to the highest standards
  • Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service
  • Overseeing the efficiency of all in-unit catering operations, including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans
  • Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets
  • Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
  • Identifying opportunities for new food or service concepts to drive sales
  • Liaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations
  • Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
  • Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams.

Our ideal Chef Manager will:

  • Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
  • Have a minimum of two years of catering experience
  • Have experience managing teams in a similar role
  • Hold an NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2
  • Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate
  • Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen
  • Have excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all employees to share this commitment. 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 post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Job Reference: com/1703/61910001/52725064/BU #State Schools

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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