Regional Support Chef Manager

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:

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

We are currently recruiting for a Support Chef Manager to join our dynamic regional team in South Region , supporting our independent school portfolio.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a passionate and professional team, delivering exceptional food experiences for pupils and staff in some of the UK’s most respected independent schools. At Chartwells Independent , you’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation committed to innovation, quality, and making food a real highlight of the school day.

With a growing portfolio of schools across the UK, this role provides the opportunity to further your career in a high-quality environment with support, development, and a strong people-first culture.

Key responsibilities will include:

Providing hands-on support to school-based catering teams, stepping into leadership roles when required
Ensuring smooth kitchen operations and consistent service delivery across a number of schools
Preparing fresh, high-quality food from scratch in line with our culinary standards and nutritional ethos
Upholding the highest standards of food safety, health and safety, and kitchen hygiene
Supporting menu planning, stock control, food ordering, and production levels in line with budgetary and operational requirements
Supporting projects including re-launches, sales and mobilisations.

The ideal candidate will be:

Genuinely passionate about food, service, and positively impacting young people’s daily experience
An effective communicator and team player, able to inspire and lead teams in a positive and supportive way
Financially aware, with the ability to manage costs and resources efficiently.
A skilled chef with a strong culinary background and relevant experience or qualifications

Join us at Chartwells Independent , part of the Compass Group family.

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!

Posted 2025-09-16

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