Culinary Services Manager

4 weeks ago

ChesterleStreet, Durham, United Kingdom Chartwells - Schools Full time

Exceptional Culinary Experiences


We are seeking an ambitious Chef Manager to create outstanding culinary experiences for Chartwells on a part-time basis, contracted to 30 hours per week.


As a Chef Manager, you will be responsible for preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers, identifying opportunities to improve our food service, and leading from the front to ensure everyone can excel in their role.


Awards and Recognition



  • Exclusive travel discounts with leading travel companies
  • Save money on food shopping with discounts on major supermarkets
  • Quick access to a Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits
  • Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
  • Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available
  • Cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
  • Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
  • Share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Your Key Responsibilities


Our ideal Chef Manager will:



  • Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
  • Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
  • Have experience managing teams in a similar role
  • Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
  • Strive for excellence in an enthusiastic and motivated manner
  • Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill
  • Possess the ability to work under pressure
  • Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
  • Have a safety-first mindset

About Chartwells


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.

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