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. 

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 IDEMIA.

Location: GL20 8GA (Free parking on site)

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday, 7:00-15:30

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day food operation, delivering high-quality breakfast, lunch, hospitality, and vending services.
• Prepare and serve fresh food for a restaurant seating approximately 40 covers, with lunch volumes of 20–35 covers daily.
• Lead and support a Catering Assistant, ensuring excellent customer service and smooth front-of-house operations.
• Oversee hospitality requests, ensuring food is delivered on time and to a high standard.
• Maintain stock control, ordering, food costs, and waste management within a compact kitchen environment.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, health & safety, and company procedures.
• Drive service standards, presentation, and customer satisfaction across all catering provisions.
• Manage daily kitchen administration, including due diligence and compliance records.
• Support the growth of breakfast and lunch uptake through engaging menus and consistent food quality.

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:

• 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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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!