• Full Time role
• Brisbane Region
• Our kitchen teams cook together and develop together

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and passionate full time Chef Manager to join the Compass Group team with our Education brand Chartwells.

A bit about the role

This is a true all-rounder hands on role in a busy school operation delivering high quality food service. For those who thrive off variation and fast paced settings – this is the role for you. With a High Street offering at your helm, you will oversee the Front of House and Back of House teams and drive growth with your experienced business knowledge.

This is a unique opportunity to join a team with a real passion for fresh food and fresh ideas in a highly prestigious Gold Coast education site.

A bit about you

• Qualified chef essential
• Previous experience running a small to medium sized business, with a focus on food cost & labour margin management
• Ability to communicate effectively with students to admin staff & school executive
• Strong emphasis on modern, wellbeing, inspired menus with a focus on visual presentation
• People management & delivering high standard of customer focused service
• Ability to maintain a calm and respectful demeanour at all times; no matter the pressure!

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

The Benefits

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 wellbeing of students and the critical role food and nutrition play.

We place great importance on being an employer of choice and offer excellent career opportunities including internal transfers; ongoing training and development including apprenticeships & trainee-ships; a competitive salary, recognition programs including awards, long service and team event days; site-based benefits; and company discounts.

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.