Chef Manager - Monday to Friday
Up to £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: Leeds
Hours: 6:30 am - 3:00 pm (flexibility to business needs)
Are you passionate about food and ready for the next opportunity in your career or are you looking for a better work-life balance? We’re looking for a Chef Manager who thrives on delivering outstanding food and exceptional dining experiences. This role offers a great work-life balance with a Monday to Friday schedule, allowing you to showcase your culinary skills while leading a small team.
As our Chef Manager, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the breakfast and lunch service plus hospitality and vending at our client, SIKA UK.
Your Key Responsibilities:
* Menu Planning & Execution - Deliver menus tailored to customer preferences, ensuring top-quality food presentation while managing portion control and minimizing waste.
* Stock & Cost Management - Monitor inventory levels, place sensible orders, and control costs effectively.
* Customer Engagement - Build strong relationships with clients and customers, gathering feedback to enhance service.
* Health & Safety Compliance - Maintain a safety-first culture, ensuring all food safety regulations and policies are followed.
* Financial Oversight - Manage budgets, track financial performance, and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
What We’re Looking For:
* Previous experience as a Chef Manager, ideally with contract catering experience.
* Strong track record of delivering high-quality food within specified menus.
* Experience managing client relationships and ensuring customer satisfaction.
* Passion for food and creating memorable dining experiences.
* Financially savvy, with experience in budgeting and driving commercial performance.
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:
* 28 days holiday inc. bank holidays.
* Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products.
* Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check.
* Medicash - Discounted health cash plan providing cash back on a range of medical treatments including Dental, Optical and Consultant appointments for you and your family.
* Pension scheme and Life Assurance.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Holiday purchase scheme.
* Share-buy Scheme.
* Recognition awards including Be a Star peer recognition and Long Service Awards.
* Employee networks created and led by employees for employees.
* Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work).
* Entertainment, Health & Wellbeing and Travel discounts.
* Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards.
* Vodafone discounts.
* On-going training & development and career pathways.
If you’re a driven and passionate chef eager to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your culinary career.
Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!
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