Chef Manager AWE Balfour Beatty - Aldermaston
£34,881.60 per annum
Our food is crafted onsite by passionate people using the best ingredients and we know that a balanced, plant focused, natural, fresh and sustainable menu will increase the productivity of our customers and keep them motivated and happy whilst at work.
We provide amazing food, create inviting spaces, and develop engaging environments that inspire, motivate and unite our customers
We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and experienced Chef Manager to join our dedicated catering team, who produce outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients in this highly innovative corporate environment.
Responsibilities include: 
*The Chef Manager will plan, organise and direct the preparation and cooking of food ensuring that the company’s reputation for quality is enhanced with customers and clients at all times
*Adopt a hands on approach taking responsibility for the food production covering all employee dining along with an extensive range of pop ups.
*Possess an exceptional drive for quality and innovation
*Responsible for all aspects of food safety, Health & Safety and COSHH
*The Chef Manager will be required to implement and maintain food monitoring procedures to facilitate budgetary control and to monitor all costs involved in the kitchen against agreed budgets
Our Ideal Chef Manager will: 
*Proven experience in a role as Chef Manager being able to demonstrate a track record of catering for large numbers but at the same time making the customer feel that their meal has been individually prepared for them.
*Have a ’big personality’ .Great people skills and be able to lead, develop, train and inspire a large team.
*Have a real passion for food and customer service along with bags of enthusiasm and recognising that customer engagement is key.
*Food Innovation and development is essential along with being up to date with current food trends
*Ability to communicate at all levels
*Superb culinary skills
*Good financial understanding
*High standards and be quality driven
*Excellent organisational skills
*A ’Can do’ attitude
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:
*Free meals
*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


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.
Job Reference: com/2709/41479001/52682743/SU
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!