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

Please note: This role is contracted to 44.6 weeks per year

Chef Manager – Chartwells State Schools

Slough | £30,000 per annum | Term Time Only

Great food. Great team. And a working pattern that gives you your school holidays back.

We’re looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Chef Manager to join Chartwells and lead the catering operation at a state school in Slough.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves food and enjoys leading a team, but is also looking for a role with a better work-life balance. With a salary of £30,000 per annum and term-time-only working, you’ll have the opportunity to build your career in school catering while enjoying the benefits that come with working around the academic calendar.

As part of Chartwells, you’ll be joining a leading provider of catering and support services to the UK education sector. 

What you’ll be doing

You’ll take ownership of the day-to-day catering operation, combining your culinary skills with strong people and commercial management.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, cooking and delivering food to the required standards
• Leading, motivating, coaching and developing your catering team
• Managing food production, stock and ordering
• Maintaining excellent food safety, allergen, health and safety standards
• Managing costs, stock takes and financial controls
• Ensuring the team is appropriately trained
• Building a strong relationship with the school and responding quickly to client requirements
• Supporting school activities, functions and pupil engagement
• Promoting theme days and creating positive food experiences for pupils

These responsibilities reflect the Chartwells school management role profile, which covers food production, stock management, food and allergen standards, team development, cost control and client relationships. 

Who we’re looking for

You’ll be someone who can bring together great food and great leadership.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Experience leading and managing a successful team
• A strong background in catering or food service
• Good cooking and food knowledge
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Commercial awareness and confidence managing costs
• Food hygiene knowledge/qualifications
• Confidence working with clients and colleagues
• A genuine passion for delivering a great food experience

The Chef Manager role profile specifies experience managing successful teams in a similar environment, catering experience, financial acumen and food hygiene credentials among its requirements. 

What’s in it for you

£30,000 per annum
Term Time Only
Slough

Chartwells recruitment materials also highlight career development through Career Pathways, progression opportunities within Compass Group, PerksAtWork offers, training and development, and pension contribution. 

About Chartwells

Chartwells is part of Compass Group UK & Ireland and provides catering and support services across the education sector, including primary and secondary schools, academies, colleges and universities. 

If you’re an experienced Chef Manager, Head Chef or Catering Manager looking for a rewarding role that combines food, leadership and a brilliant term-time working pattern, we’d love to hear from you.

Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects employees to share this commitment. The organisation's recruitment material states that employment offers are subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and Children’s Barred List check

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/2010/96125001/52743096/SU #State Schools

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!