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:Monday To FridayCar or Car AllowanceContributory pension schemeGrow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesQuick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefitsExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many moreSave money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury\'s, Morrisons and many moreUp to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbusterReceive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brandsUn-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classesYou can share all discounts and offers with your friends and familiesTo manage a group of contracts and Chef/Catering managers regionally to provide great quality Foodservice and Support Services as per contractual agreement. Ensure all contracts are compliant and run commercially in line with net growth and retention targets. Drive central marketing and promotional activity in order to grow sales. Build strategic client relationships to ensure retention of contracts is maintained. More about the role:You will monitor, control financial performance and maintain costs within the budgeted targets, making sure all ordering and stock are within budget.Management of multiple sites within your area.Establish and maintain relationships with individuals at all levels within the Company and the Client organisations.To ensure that the Company and Client standards are met as well as financial targets, administration, compliance and reporting procedures are carried out.Monitor and support your team, recognise training needs and potential as appropriate.Hold team meetings on a regular basis to communicate targets and achievements.As an Group Chef Manager you will be working closely with your Operations Manager to prepare budgets; achieve and maintain the food cost in accordance with the budget.Develop and evolve all client’s services at locations, ensuring regular adjustments and improvements are both recommended and implemented.Comply with Company and statutory policies and procedures and regulations.Who you are:Good Chef skills EssentialGood knowledge and experience of working with foodPeople ManagementResults OrientationProven experience in managing successful teams remotelyMulti-site operational experience in a similar roleExperience of leading and managing teams to deliver resultsTrack record of growing sales and retaining businessFoodservice or similar backgroundPrevious budget management and/or profit & loss responsibilityAbility to communicate effectively to senior stakeholdersChef backgroundAbout UsPart 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.Job Reference: com/0912/546200/52703537/SUCompass 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!
