Chef Manager - Tunbridge Wells

Maidstone, Kent
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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:

Monday to Friday

Term Time Only

Free 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, (url removed) 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

Please note: This role is 44 weeks per year.

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Chef Manager to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Chartwells, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As a Manager, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

More about the role:Could you bring your spark to Chartwells? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

To be responsible for the overall efficient and effective management of the contract to ensure great quality, consistent food and beverage services across all areas

To maintain positive client relationships ensuring

To ensure the smooth planning of the contract and resources to deliver a first-class service to our clients and customers

To be responsible for the management, recruitment, development and training of team members

To ensure the contract is fully compliant with company policies and procedures

To deliver on the agreed financial budget and run commercially in line with net income and cost targets

Who you are:Good Chef Skills 

Good knowledge and experience of working with food

People Management

Communication

Results Orientation

Holding others accountable

Understanding Customers

Proven experience in managing successful teams in a similar environment

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Experience of leading and managing a small team of people

Minimum 2 years catering experience

Excellent financial acumen

I.T literate

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, 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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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

Job Info
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Job Title:
Chef Manager - Tunbridge Wells
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Maidstone, Kent
Salary:
£29920 Per annum
Posted:
Nov 1st 2025
Closes:
Dec 2nd 2025
Sector:
Other
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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