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:\n\nMonday to Friday\n\nTerm time only\n\nContributory pension scheme\n\nGrow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes\n\nQuick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits\n\nExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, (url removed) and many more\n\nSave money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more\n\nUp to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster\n\nReceive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands\n\nUn-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes\n\nYou can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families\n\nWe're currently recruiting a dedicated Chef Manager to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Chartwells.\n\nAs a Chef Manager, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.\n\nYour key responsibilities will include:\n\nTo be responsible for the overall efficient and effective management of the contract to ensure great quality, consistent food and beverage services across all areas\n\nTo maintain positive client relationships ensuring\n\nTo ensure the smooth planning of the contract and resources to deliver a first-class service to our clients and customers\n\nTo be responsible for the management, recruitment, development and training of team members\n\nTo ensure the contract is fully compliant with company policies and procedures\n\nTo deliver on the agreed financial budget and run commercially in line with net income and cost targets\n\nWho you are:\n\nMust has previous chef experience \n\nPrevious experience in contract catering\n\nExperience of leading and managing teams to deliver results\n\nTrack record of growing sales and retaining business\n\nExcellent written and oral communication skills\n\nStrong leadership with the ability to motivate and engage teams\n\nAbility to liaise with colleagues, customers and clients at all levels\n\nQuality and process driven with particular focus on delivering results\n\nCompliant with Company policies and procedures in line with client agreements\n\nIT Literate (MS Office, Email)\n\nAbout Us\n\nPart of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives.

Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.\n\nJob Reference: com/1012/(phone number removed)/(phone number removed)/SU #State Schools\n\nCompass 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