Executive Chef

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: Car or Car Allowance Contributory pension schemeGrow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesQuick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefitsExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, and many moreSave money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many moreUp to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbusterReceive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brandsUn-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classesYou can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families More about the role: You will monitor, control financial performance and maintain costs within the budgeted targets, making sure all ordering and stock are within budget.Management of multiple sites within your area.Establish and maintain relationships with individuals at all levels within the Company and the Client organisations.To ensure that the Company and Client standards are met as well as financial targets, administration, compliance and reporting procedures are carried out.Monitor and support your team, recognise training needs and potential as appropriate.Hold team meetings on a regular basis to communicate targets and achievements.As an Area Manager you will be working closely with your Operations Manager to prepare budgets; achieve and maintain the food cost in accordance with the budget.Develop and evolve all client's services at locations, ensuring regular adjustments and improvements are both recommended and implemented.Comply with Company and statutory policies and procedures and regulations. Who you are: Good Chef skills an advantageGood knowledge and experience of working with foodPeople ManagementResults OrientationProven experience in managing successful teams remotelyMulti-site operational experience in a similar roleExperience of leading and managing teams to deliver resultsTrack record of growing sales and retaining businessFoodservice or similar backgroundPrevious budget management and/or profit & loss responsibilityAbility to communicate effectively to senior stakeholdersChef backgroundFacilities management or retail background
About Us Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children. Job Reference: com/0404/J/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!