Chef Manager

Chef Manager

Location:

Shaw, Oldham

Salary:
Up to £35,700 per annum (DOE)

Working Pattern:
Predominantly Monday to Friday but will be required in evenings and weekends to review service and employee engagement.

We’re searching for an experienced Chef Manager who brings leadership, commercial insight, and culinary flair together in one role. This is a hands‑on position for someone who thrives in the kitchen but is equally comfortable managing people, clients, and performance.

As the driving force behind the catering operation, you’ll take full ownership of the site — shaping menus, leading and developing your team, managing budgets, and ensuring every service meets the highest standards. You’ll balance creativity with consistency, and passion with professionalism.

• Take full responsibility for the end‑to‑end catering operation, including food quality, service standards, and financial performance.
• Recruit, train, lead, and inspire a high‑performing team who take pride in what they do.
• Control food and labour costs, manage waste, and protect margins through smart, data‑driven decisions.
• Develop strong, trusted relationships with clients and customers, delivering a service that consistently exceeds expectations.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, health & safety, and company policies at all times.
• Champion quality, consistency, and innovation across the kitchen and wider catering offer.

• Previous experience in a Chef Manager role, with a solid understanding of operational leadership.
• A genuine love of great food, with a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients and thoughtful menu planning.
• Confident leadership and communication skills — you motivate teams and lead from the front.
• A strong sense of accountability and pride in running your operation as if it were your own.
• Commercial awareness, with proven experience managing P&L, budgets, and key performance indicators.
• The ability to build positive relationships and create a supportive, high‑energy working environment.

We also offer exciting culinary pathways for team members who want to level up. With real‑time mentoring, hands‑on experience, and the chance to earn recognised qualifications, it’s a delicious way to grow your skills while doing what you love.

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!