Chef Manager - Loughton
CV-LibraryIG10 4RApermanentPosted: 8 April 2026
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Lodestone House | 40 Hours Per Week – Excellent Work/Life Balance
We’re currently recruiting an experienced and passionate Chef Manager to lead our catering operations for Lodestone House on a full-time basis, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week).
As Chef Manager, you’ll oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen and service operations, ensuring we consistently deliver exceptional food and outstanding customer service. You’ll lead, motivate and develop your team while maintaining the highest standards across food quality, service delivery and operational performance.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality and rewards those who go above and beyond.
What We OfferWe believe in rewarding the incredible work our teams do. Our benefits include:
Monday to Friday
Excellent work/life balance
Contributory pension scheme
Career development through training and development programmes
Digital GP access and wider healthcare benefits for you and your immediate family
Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, (url removed) and many more
Supermarket savings at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and more
Up to 44% off cinema tickets
Cashback rewards when you spend with selected brands
Free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
The ability to share discounts with friends and family
Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and deliver high-quality food to the highest standards
Lead and supervise culinary and catering teams
Manage the day-to-day catering operation, including stock, ordering and budgets
Monitor KPIs and financial performance with your line manager
Represent Lodestone House and maintain a positive brand image
Identify opportunities for new food concepts and sales growth
Build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders
Train, support and develop team members
Ensure Health & Safety and Food Safety compliance across the operation
About YouOur ideal Chef Manager will:
Be passionate about food and delivering exceptional service
Have at least two years’ catering experience
Have experience leading and managing teams
Hold NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 & 2
Hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Demonstrate strong financial and commercial awareness
Possess excellent communication and organisational skills
Be motivated, ambitious and keen to develop their career
If you’re a driven Chef Manager looking for a role with fantastic work-life balance and real career progression, we’d love to hear from you.
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/0204/C16301/(phone number removed)/SU #Lodestone House
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
Lodestone House | 40 Hours Per Week – Excellent Work/Life Balance
We’re currently recruiting an experienced and passionate Chef Manager to lead our catering operations for Lodestone House on a full-time basis, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week).
As Chef Manager, you’ll oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen and service operations, ensuring we consistently deliver exceptional food and outstanding customer service. You’ll lead, motivate and develop your team while maintaining the highest standards across food quality, service delivery and operational performance.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality and rewards those who go above and beyond.
What We OfferWe believe in rewarding the incredible work our teams do. Our benefits include:
Monday to Friday
Excellent work/life balance
Contributory pension scheme
Career development through training and development programmes
Digital GP access and wider healthcare benefits for you and your immediate family
Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, (url removed) and many more
Supermarket savings at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and more
Up to 44% off cinema tickets
Cashback rewards when you spend with selected brands
Free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
The ability to share discounts with friends and family
Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and deliver high-quality food to the highest standards
Lead and supervise culinary and catering teams
Manage the day-to-day catering operation, including stock, ordering and budgets
Monitor KPIs and financial performance with your line manager
Represent Lodestone House and maintain a positive brand image
Identify opportunities for new food concepts and sales growth
Build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders
Train, support and develop team members
Ensure Health & Safety and Food Safety compliance across the operation
About YouOur ideal Chef Manager will:
Be passionate about food and delivering exceptional service
Have at least two years’ catering experience
Have experience leading and managing teams
Hold NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 & 2
Hold a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Demonstrate strong financial and commercial awareness
Possess excellent communication and organisational skills
Be motivated, ambitious and keen to develop their career
If you’re a driven Chef Manager looking for a role with fantastic work-life balance and real career progression, we’d love to hear from you.
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/0204/C16301/(phone number removed)/SU #Lodestone House
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