Chef Manager - Cardiff - Compass Group UK : Job Details

Chef Manager – Monday to FridayUp to £33,000 per annum (depending on experience)Location: CardiffHours: 6:30 am – 3:00 pm (flexibility to business needs)

Are you passionate about food and ready for the next step in your career or are you looking for a better work-life balance? We’re looking for a Chef Manager who thrives on delivering outstanding food and exceptional dining experiences. This role offers a great work-life balance with a Monday to Friday schedule, allowing you to showcase your culinary skills while leading a small team of catering assistants.

As our Chef Manager, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the breakfast and lunch service at our client, Princes Food. From fresh ingredients to innovative dining spaces, at Eurest, our experience-led contract catering solutions focus on making a positive impact on both the workplace and the planet.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Menu Planning & Execution – Deliver menus tailored to customer preferences, ensuring top-quality food presentation while managing portion control and minimizing waste.
• Stock & Cost Management – Monitor inventory levels, place sensible orders, and control costs effectively.
• Customer Engagement – Build strong relationships with clients and customers, gathering feedback to enhance service.
• Health & Safety Compliance – Maintain a safety-first culture, ensuring all food safety regulations and policies are followed.
• Financial Oversight – Manage budgets, track financial performance, and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience as a Chef Manager or Head Chef ready to step up.
• Strong track record of delivering high-quality food within specified menus.
• Experience managing client relationships and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Passion for food and creating memorable dining experiences.
• Financially savvy, with experience in budgeting and driving commercial performance.

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:

• 28 days holiday inc. bank holidays

• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products

• Aviva Digicare – Free annual healthcare check

• Medicash – Discounted health cash plan providing cash back on a range of medical treatments including Dental, Optical and Consultant appointments for you and your family.

• Pension scheme and Life Assurance

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Holiday purchase scheme

• Share-buy Scheme

• Recognition awards including Be a Star peer recognition and Long Service Awards

• Employee networks created and led by employees for employees

• Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)

• Entertainment, Health &Wellbeing and Travel discounts

• Shopping discounts – Save up to 15%at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards

• Vodaphone discounts

• On-going training & development and career pathways

If you’re a driven and passionate chef eager to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your culinary career.

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!