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Chef Manager - AWE Mensa
Monday to Friday | 7:00am - 3:30pm
Competitive salary of £38000 per annum
We're looking for an experienced Chef Manager to lead our catering operation at AWE Mensa. Managing a team of four, you'll oversee a busy lunch service serving up to 50 main meals daily, alongside a fresh grab-and-go offer, in-house baguettes, and a 24/7 unmanned retail shop.
This is a hands-on role for someone with a strong culinary background, excellent people management skills, and a passion for delivering great food and service. You'll be responsible for food quality, stock control, compliance, financial performance, and driving future sales growth across the operation.
What We're Looking For
- Previous Chef Manager, Head Chef, or Catering Management experience
- Strong culinary and leadership skills
- Experience managing budgets, food costs, and stock control
- Knowledge of food safety and compliance
- Commercial mindset with a focus on growth and customer experience
- Eligibility to obtain security clearance, including 5 years' UK residency
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Why join us?
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- No evening shifts
- Small, supportive team
- Opportunity to develop and grow the catering offer
- Excellent career development opportunities
Please note: This is a secure site and successful candidates will be required to meet security clearance requirements.
Benefits
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:
- Free meals
- Onsite free car parking
- 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
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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.
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