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Chef Manager - Arla Foods Settle Creamery
Great food in the workplace isn’t simply about fuel. It’s about increasing productivity and improving performance; it’s about happy, motivated people and inspiring environments. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do – we live to bring food and people together.
We are brave, bold and curious adventurers in food and drink. Never shy of being different, always challenging the conventional.
Our passionate team of chefs, baristas, servers, nutritionists and much more, love nothing more than creating memorable moments that enrich the everyday. Come and join our award-winning teams – we are currently recruiting for a Chef Manager to join our team at Arla Foods Settle Creamery.
Salary
£35,000 per annum
Working Pattern
Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week
Location
Darlington, DL1 4FU
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day catering operation within a busy B&I restaurant environment.
- Deliver a high-quality breakfast and lunch offer, serving approximately 50 covers per day.
- Manage and support the General Assistant, creating a positive and efficient working environment.
- Plan and deliver a food offer that combines traditional favourites with on-trend dishes to meet customer expectations.
- Take ownership of ordering, stock control, food costs and waste management to ensure budget targets are achieved.
- Ensure all food safety, health & safety, hygiene and company standards are consistently maintained.
- Build strong relationships with clients and customers, focusing on service excellence and customer satisfaction.
- Oversee the smooth running of the kitchen and front-of-house service, ensuring a high-quality dining experience.
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Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience as a Chef Manager within contract catering, workplace dining, or a similar environment.
- Strong knowledge of back-of-house systems, including stock control, ordering, food safety and compliance.
- Proven ability to manage both the food offer and the commercial performance of a catering operation.
- Experience creating attractive menus that balance traditional dishes with modern food trends.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- A hands-on, customer-focused approach with a passion for delivering great food and service.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards.
What's in it for you?
Working with Gather &Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.
- Personal Development and Training opportunities
- Life assurance scheme
- Pension scheme
- Holiday allowance
- A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
- Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
- Family friendly support
- A holiday purchase scheme
- Regular social events and communication with our leaders
- Volunteering days
- Recognition schemes and people award
- Long service awards
- Access to some great high street discount vouchers
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About Us
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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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!
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