Chef Manager - Wood Green

Chartwells
London

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 Friday - 7am to 2.30pm
  • Free meals on duty
  • 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
  • Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
  • You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
Please note: This role is contracted to 44 weeks per year

What you'll be doing:
  • To organise and supervise the unit in accordance with and to the standards required by Compass Group UK & Ireland, the contract specification and statutory Regulations
  • To be responsible for the overall efficient and effective management of the unit under their control providing a quality service
  • Responsible for the preparation, cooking and service of food to agreed standards and specification
  • To ensure the efficient and economic use is made of all resources, including stock, team members and company assets

Who you are:
  • Good Chef Skills
  • Good knowledge and experience of working with food
  • People Management
  • Communication
  • Results Orientation
  • Holding others accountable
  • Understanding Customers
  • Proven experience in managing successful teams in a similar environment
  • Basic Food Hygiene certificate
  • Experience of leading and managing a small team of people
  • Minimum 2 years catering experience
  • Excellent financial acumen
  • I.T literate

About Us

Part 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/1306/85482001/52734682/R/SU #State Schools

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!
Posted 2025-06-20

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