Chef Manager

Chef Manager - Empress State Building, Central London

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£42,000 per annum 37.5 hours per week
Monday to Friday I 7am-3pm or 8am-4pm

We're looking for a strong, fast-paced Chef Manager to lead a high-profile operation at the Empress State Building in Central London. This role requires a confident, hands-on leader who can thrive in a demanding environment, build excellent client relationships, and consistently deliver high standards.

You'll take ownership of a busy, multi-service catering operation, delivering breakfast, lunch, hospitality, coffee shop, and retail, while leading and developing your team to perform at their best.

Key Responsibilities
Lead from the front in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment
Deliver consistently high-quality food and service standards
Build and maintain strong, professional client relationships
Oversee all food preparation and ensure smooth, efficient service
Take full responsibility for kitchen operations, stock, and ordering
Drive standards in food safety, hygiene, and compliance (COSHH/Food Hygiene)
Manage, coach, and develop your team to ensure high performance
Maintain a well-organised, efficient, and positive kitchen culture

About You
Experienced Chef Manager or Head Chef used to high-pressure environments
A confident leader who thrives in fast-paced, demanding operations
Strong client-facing skills with the ability to build credibility quickly
Highly organised with excellent communication skills
Hands-on, resilient, and solutions-focused
Passionate about delivering consistent, high-quality food

Desirable: NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent catering qualification

Why This Role?

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a high-visibility site where your ability to lead, build relationships, and deliver under pressure will make a real impact.

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, 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

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. xwzovoh We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!