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Salary: £32,000
Working pattern: 5 out of 7 days, including occasional weekends and night shifts
Employees on Site: 5 |
Direct Reports: 5 |
Customers on Site: 300–400
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced
Chef Manager to join our team in Northfleet. This is a hands-on leadership position ideal for someone currently working as a Head Chef who’s ready to step up, or an established Chef Manager looking for a new challenge.
You’ll be responsible for managing the day-to-day kitchen operation, delivering high-quality catering services across multiple meal periods, ensuring food safety and compliance, managing costs and labour, and motivating a small but skilled team.
About The Role
- Oversee day-to-day culinary operations including preparation, service, and hygiene standards
- Ensure full compliance with HSE, food safety, and HACCP standards
- Maintain accurate stock levels and place timely orders with approved suppliers
- Control P&L, meet budget targets, and ensure stock and labour efficiency
- Use Ourtime for workforce scheduling and time management
- Drive profitability through effective portion control, waste reduction, and PCI compliance
- Manage a team of 5, including rotas, performance reviews, and staff development
- Foster a culture of excellence, safety, and teamwork
We’re Looking For Someone Who
- Is either a current Chef Manager or a Head Chef ready to step up
- Has a strong understanding of kitchen operations, compliance, and profitability
- Demonstrates leadership skills with the ability to manage rotas and motivate a team
- Has experience managing stock, ordering, and achieving financial targets
- Thrives in a fast-paced, multi-service catering environment
Benefits
Free meal on shift
Standard Compass Group benefits
Access to development and training opportunities
Interview Process
1st Stage - Microsoft Teams Interview
2nd Stage - On Site Interview & Trade Test
