via reed · 29 May 2026 ·7 days ago

Chef Manager - Chigwell

Compass Group UK
Chigwell Full-time
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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:

  • Monday to Friday: 0630 - 1500

  • Free meals

  • Onsite free car parking

  • Discounted gym membership

  • 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

Fantastic Opportunity at prestigious Independent School

What you'll be doing:

To organise and supervise the unit in accordance with and to the standards required by Compass Group UK & Ireland, the contract specification and statutory Regulations.

To be responsible for the overall efficient and effective management of the unit under their control providing a quality service.

Responsible for the preparation, cooking and service of food to agreed standards and specification.

To ensure the efficient and economic use is made of all resources, including stock, team members and company assets

More about the role:

  • Good Chef Skills

  • Good knowledge and experience of working with food

  • People Management

  • Communication

  • Results Orientation

  • Holding others accountable

  • Understanding Customers

  • Proven experience in managing successful teams in a similar environment

  • Basic Food Hygiene certificate

  • Experience of leading and managing a small team of people

  • Minimum 2 years catering experience

  • Excellent financial acumen

  • I.T literate

About Us

As 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.

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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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