Chef Manager

Somerset Logistics LLC; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the United Kingdom is looking for a Chef Manager to lead their kitchen team and ensure high-quality meal delivery tailored to residents' needs. The role requires leadership experience, excellent food safety knowledge, and two years of catering experience. This position offers attractive benefits including free meals, car parking, and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Free meals

Onsite free car parking

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Digital GP access with wider healthcare benefits

Travel discounts with major brands

Supermarket discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards for spending

Free wellness and mindfulness classes

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of catering experience.
• Experience managing teams.
• Caring and compassionate approach to food service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver high-quality meals.
• Manage stock and suppliers for fresh ingredients.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene.

Skills

Leadership experience

IT skills

Team management

Food safety knowledge

Financial acumen

Education

NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Chef Manager role at Somerset Logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver high-quality meals tailored to residents' needs.
• Manage stock and suppliers to ensure fresh ingredients and cost control.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, safety, and kitchen cleanliness.
• Engage with residents to understand their preferences and enhance their dining experience.

What We’re Looking For

• A passionate chef with experience in a leadership role (e.g., Head Chef, Kitchen Manager).
• Basic IT skills, including familiarity with email systems, Microsoft Office, and other similar programmes.
• Excellent team management and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations (Level 3 Food Hygiene desirable).
• A caring and compassionate approach to food service.

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.

Benefits

• Free meals.
• Onsite free car parking.
• 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.
• Unwind with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes.
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families.

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.

Job Reference: com/2908/43139001/52753245/R/STC #White Oaks

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!

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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