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Chef Manager - Paddington

Compass Group, UK & Ireland Limited

Chef Manager - Paddington

£48153

Compass Group, UK & Ireland Limited, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 6 days ago, 14 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: d019a942bfbb478da0d821ee3ac87246

Full Job Description

  • Providing daily high-end hospitality services.

  • Leading the onsite catering team of 8 direct reports with between 800 and 1000 customers onsite

  • Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers

  • Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness of the modern kitchen and front of house environment

  • Ensuring the correct use of all kitchen machinery and equipment

  • Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards

  • Complying with Health & Safety regulations

  • Completing weekly bookwork and reports

  • Stock taking and ordering

    Possessing excellent culinary skills complemented by a background in high-end hospitality.

  • Prior experience in contract catering within a business and industry (B&I) environment.

  • Experienced Chef Manager in a similar role

  • Excellent communication & leadership skills, able to engage and motive others

  • Experience in managing client relationships

  • Quality and process driven with particular focus on delivering results

  • IT literate (Ms Office and emails)

  • Business management within a kitchen environment

    We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Chef Manager to join ourteam at Virgin Media in London.


    • This is a head office environment where senior clients and the executive team are based. This is a new signature site. You will be providing outstanding service to the staff and customers whilst guiding and motivating your team to be the best they can possibly be. As the Chef Manager, you need to be commercially aware, with the presence and personality to influence the day-to-day business, you'll maximise the performance of your team, leading by example and setting high standards,

    We connect workplaces to mindful, flavorful & planet-positive catering

    At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700workspaces every day. We know that fueling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.

    You will enhance sales and provide our customers with great service. You will need to build an excellent relationship with the client making sure their needs as well as contractual needs are met to the highest., As part of the wider Compass Group UK & Ireland, we're proud to connect ambitious people to incredible opportunities.

    We support and encourage everyone to build their skills, with everything from tailored learning programmes to ongoing training designed to help our people fulfil their potential.

    We want to spread the word about the perks and positives of working in the industry - not just by creating a range of exciting career opportunities, but by cultivating a team of people who embody our values wholeheartedly.

    We're truly people-powered here at Eurest, which is why we go above and beyond to create fulfilling career opportunities that keep our teams smiling.

    Fairness, respect and courtesy always come first at Eurest - they're the principles that underpin our workplaces and shape the experiences of our people.

    We celebrate individuality, appreciate everyone's contribution, and go above and beyond to ensure every member of our team feels valued.

    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:

  • 28 days holiday inc. bank holidays (increasing by 3 days after 2 years service)

  • Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products

  • Aviva Digicare - Free annual health care check

  • Medicash - Discounted health cash plan providing cash back on a range of medical treatments including Dental,Optical and Consultant appointments for you and your family.

  • Pension scheme and Life Assurance

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Holiday purchase scheme

  • Sharebuy Scheme

  • Recognition awards including Be a Star peer recognition and Long Service Awards

  • Employee networks created and led by employees for employees

  • Exclusive Benefits & Well being site (Perks at Work)

  • Entertainment, Health &Wellbeing and Travel discounts

  • Shopping discounts - Save up to 15%at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards

  • Vodaphone discounts

  • On-going training & development and career pathways


    • 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're people-powered at Eurest

    It's an understatement to say that we're passionate about what we do, which is why we're committed to attracting the best and brightest people to join us - could that be you? Find out what makes joining Eurest so exciting

    Job Reference: com/2307/98498001/52668281/SU

    Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!, 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:

    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

    Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available

    Receive Wow Points 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

    Contributory pension scheme

    Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

    Eurest, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, typically serves 250,000 meals daily, servicing approx. 300 contracts across over 700 sites nationwide. The company is a major business and industry foodservice provider for UK organisations many of which have been crucially important in keeping the UK economy and society in general, functioning during the pandemic.