Chef Manager Lodestone House 40 Hours Per Week Excellent Work/Life Balance We re currently recruiting an experienced and passionate Chef Manager to lead our catering operations for Lodestone House on a full-time basis, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week) . As Chef Manager, you ll oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen and service operations, ensuring we consistently deliver exceptional food and outstanding customer service . You ll lead, motivate and develop your team while maintaining the highest standards across food quality, service delivery and operational performance. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality and rewards those who go above and beyond . Monday to Friday Excellent work/life balance Contributory pension scheme Career development through training and development programmes Digital GP access and wider healthcare benefits for you and your immediate family Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.Cashback rewards when you spend with selected brands The ability to share discounts with friends and family Prepare and deliver high-quality food to the highest standards Lead and supervise culinary and catering teams Manage the day-to-day catering operation , including stock, ordering and budgets Monitor KPIs and financial performance with your line manager Represent Lodestone House and maintain a positive brand image Identify opportunities for new food concepts and sales growth Ensure Health & Safety and Food Safety compliance across the operation About You Our ideal Chef Manager will: Be passionate about food and delivering exceptional service Have at least two years catering experience Hold NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 Hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Demonstrate strong financial and commercial awareness If you re a driven Chef Manager looking for a role with fantastic work-life balance and real career progression , we d love to hear from you. 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. 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!