Chef Manager

• January 2021 start date
• Runaway Bay location
• School Holidays off!

Chartwell’s is the education catering brand for Compass Group offering a passion for food to the education market internationally. With a key focus on catering in Independent schools and providing retail, boarding and function catering solutions, the emphasis is on personalised flexible service and thinking differently to create a unique and boutique point of difference for our clients.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and passionate full time Chef Manager to join the Compass Group team with our Education brand Chartwells, working at a prestigious independent campus located in Runaway Bay.

The Chartwells philosophy centres around providing tailored and bespoke fresh food solutions, that are unique in the market across Independent Schools and Universities. We are passionate about the role we play in supporting the physical and emotional well-being of students and the critical role food and nutrition play.

This is your chance to lock in a new job for the new year! Interview now for a role starting in early January 2021.

As one of our highly regarded Chef Managers, you will be responsible for owning the development and implementation of the menu, influencing the brand’s development and mentoring your own team of kitchen staff in this prestigious site.

This is a unique opportunity to join a team with a real passion for fresh food and fresh ideas in newly refurbished and creative spaces.

A bit about you

• Previous experience within a similar capacity who is a true foodie at heart
• Strong emphasis on modern, well-being, inspired menus with a focus on visual presentation
• A passion for nutrition, sustainability and locally sourced seasonal produce
• A genuine interest in the wellbeing of your students and faculty members
• A highly skilled and energetic hands on chef, with the ability to switch from catering for boarders to café style fare and fine-dining and functions and events
• Exceptional back of house control, costing and percentage management is expected
• Ability to maintain a calm and respectful demeanour at all times; no matter the pressure!
• Inspirational leader, who is able determine standards, mentor junior staff and transform a kitchen into a well-oiled machine

A bit about us

At Chartwells you will be measured by the quality of your food and presentation, your commitment to innovation, the management of food and labour costs as well as your contribution to the greater team. We provide comprehensive training and developmental support from our senior management team. Our focus is on providing a mutually beneficial working environment where our employees can thrive alongside our Chartwells business

So, if you are a ‘can-do’ person, who thrives on new challenges; likes working in a team within a diverse environment; and consistently delivers to the highest quality, then you’ll fit right in and we’d like to have you on our team.

Apply Now!!!