Company: Compass Group
Location: Buckinghamshire
Posted: May 12th, 2026
Great food in the workplace isnt simply about fuel.Its about increasing productivity and improving performance; its about happy motivated people and inspiring environments. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do we live to bring food and people together.
We are brave, bold and curious adventurers in food and drink. Never shy of being different, always challenging the conventional.
Our passionate team of chefs, baristas, servers, nutritionists and much more, love nothing more than creating memorable moments that enrich the everyday.Come and join our award winning teams we are currently recruiting for aChef Manager to join our team inWycombe.
Location:Wycombe, HP10 9HE
Rate of pay:30,000 per annum
Working pattern: 40 hours per week (Mon Fri) - Term Time Only
Key responsibilities
Preparing delicious food to the highest standards
Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer service
Overseeing the efficiency of all in-unit catering operations, including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plans
Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets
Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
Identifying opportunities for new food or service concepts to drive sales
Liaising between customers and our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations
Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role
Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams.
Our Ideal Candidate:
Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
Have a minimum of two years of catering experience
Have experience managing teams in a similar role
Hold an NVQLevel 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2
Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate
Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen
Have excellent communication and organisational skills
Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill
What's in it for you?
Working withGather & Gatherhas its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities to keep you content.
Personal Development and Training opportunities
Life assurance scheme
Pension scheme
Holiday allowance
A great wellbeing strategy including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
Family friendly support
A holiday purchase scheme
Regular social events and communication with our leaders
Volunteering days
Recognition schemes and people awards
Long service awards
Access to some great high street discount vouchers