Chef Manager

Chef Manager - Empress State Building, Central London

£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 Qualifications

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

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!