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Chef Manager - Marten House, West Sussex Salary: £31,900 per annum Hours: 35 Hours per week As a Chef Manager with Compass Group , you'll lead a talented kitchen team delivering fresh, high-quality meals to military personnel and staff. You'll oversee all aspects of kitchen operations - from daily service to event catering - ensuring every plate meets our high standards. ? Key Responsibilities Lead, motivate, and develop a team of 7 to deliver excellent food and service Plan, prepare, and present fresh, nutritious meals for daily and special events Manage ordering, stock control, and food waste reduction Ensure full compliance with food hygiene, health, and safety standards Support smooth day-to-day operations and effective scheduling Inspire a culture of teamwork, pride, and culinary creativity About You You're an experienced, hands-on Chef Manager who thrives under pressure and leads by example. You will: Have previous experience in a Head Chef or similar role (essential) Hold relevant catering qualifications (e.g. NVQ, City & Guilds - desirable) Be confident managing a large, diverse team in a fast-paced environment Show strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills Be passionate about delivering high-quality, seasonal food Be flexible to work a mixture of early and late shifts, including weekends 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: 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, Booking.com 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 contracted to weeks per year 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/3107/44095001/52817713/R/SU #White Oaks 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! TPBN1_UKCT

Launch the food offering. Build the team. Shape the future. Change Hospitality is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a prestigious and growing hospitality business for a confidential Head Chef opportunity. This is a rare chance to lead the launch of an entirely new restaurant and food operation within an established destination business. Working closely with the owners, you'll have the autonomy to create a memorable dining experience from the ground up, building the kitchen, recruiting your brigade, developing systems, and helping establish the venue as a must-visit food destination. This isn't a role where you'll inherit someone else's visionit's an opportunity to help create it. The Role Lead the opening of a brand-new restaurant and establish the food side of the business. Recruit, train, and develop a talented kitchen brigade from the ground up. Design and deliver a high-quality seasonal menu that showcases the very best local produce. Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and service. Manage food costs, labour, stock control, supplier relationships, and kitchen financial performance. Create a positive kitchen culture focused on teamwork, development, and excellence. About You Previous experience as a Head Chef or an exceptional Senior Sous Chef ready to step into your first Head Chef role. Passionate about seasonal British cuisine with a strong farm-to-table ethos and an appreciation for quality local ingredients. A confident leader with experience building, mentoring, and inspiring kitchen teams. Commercially minded with a solid understanding of GP, labour management, and operational efficiency. Organised, driven, and excited by the challenge of launching a new hospitality concept. What's on Offer The opportunity to build and lead a restaurant from day one. A genuine chance to influence the direction and identity of the food offering. Full autonomy to recruit your own brigade and create a strong kitchen culture. Join an ambitious business with exciting long-term growth plans. Excellent career progression as the wider hospitality operation continues to evolve. Competitive salary and bonus package. If you're looking for the opportunity to create something truly special rather than simply maintain an existing operation, we'd love to speak with you. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Change Hospitality is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and we strive to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected, and supported. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation and enhances our ability to deliver excellence. TPBN1_UKCT

We seek an experienced, extremely well organised Business Administrator for our client in Haywards Heath. This role requires the role holder to provide accurate and efficient administrative support to the Head of Corporate Services, Head of Marketing and the wider team. Your task will be to ensure the smooth running of office operations and the coordination of marketing activities, and compliance following organisational procedures. Corporate Services Manage emails received through the company information email inbox, allocating actions and tracking progress Answer and direct switchboard calls Support clear and efficient internal communications Raise purchase orders with suppliers Manage the approved vendor system Maintain the asset register Maintain up-to-date licences and accreditations Manage the issue and tracking of staff PPE and equipment Ensure company equipment is maintained and calibrated as required Monitor staff training requirements and arrange training as needed Keep staff rotas and shift schedules up to date Book and manage staff accommodation and travel arrangements, including trains and flights Manage the company car fleet Manage HQ facilities and offices, including weekly and monthly checks and registers Order and manage office supplies Provide general administrative support to both UK and overseas operations Experience 3 years’ experience in a similar role Intermediate competency in MS Office including excel

As Head of Financial Operations, you'll lead a critical function while helping shape the future of finance through a major systems transformation. Core3 is delighted to be working with a growing, private equity-backed business to recruit a Head of Financial Operations to join its finance leadership

This newly created leadership role will become the operational backbone of the business, taking ownership of the internal running of the organisation and allowing the Managing Director and Technical Director to focus on commercial growth, innovation and customer delivery. As Head of Business Operati

Head of Operations £75,000 to £85,000 per annum The University of Sussex is home to one of the most beautiful campus locations in Britain. The Head of Operations holds end-to-end accountability for how SEF delivers on the ground. Situated in rolling parkland on the edge of the lively c

Mondrian Alpha in Central London is seeking its first senior finance hire to lead the full finance function across the management company and the fund, at an exciting growth inflection point.You will own monthly reporting, board packs, cashflow, statutory and tax obligations, and manage the relation

Richard James Recruitment Specialists Ltd is assisting a London-based crude and oil products trading group to find a Head of Treasury Operations. This is a senior, international treasury role reporting to the Head of Structured Finance.

S&H have been exclusively instructed by a consumer business on a Head of Legal Operations position. Managing a team of engineers and legal operations specialists, you will be responsible for shaping and designing (and implementing) legal ops to a global legal function, aiming for a best‑in‑class

Reporting to the Head of Head of Structured Finance, the Head of Treasury Operations will be responsible for:. Annual audits of all banking mandates of Group ensuring they are in line with Delegations of Authority. Managing the development and delivery of any treasury projects covering all aspect of

In this fixed-term transformation role, the Head of Finance Operations will lead the end-to-end modernisation of the organisation's Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Payroll functions. The role will also establish and monitor service-level agreements (SLAs) to ensure timely and ac

The firm operates a differentiated investment model and is at an exciting stage of growth, moving into fund management for the first time after several years of successful investing from its own balance sheet. Day to day, you will take ownership of the full finance function: monthly reporting, board

Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. The firm services an international community of clients and provides advice in situations where the constraints of geography often do not apply. Lead the embedding of best p

Proven ability to manage and lead a team of 10+ direct reports, together with the ability to soft influence teams and individuals that sit in other areas of the business. The Global Head of Data Solutions will lead our global data delivery function, ensuring the accurate, timely, and high-quality pr

The Head of Treasury Operations, EMEA is responsible for leading the regional Treasury Operations function and ensuring the effective, controlled and scalable execution of Treasury operational processes across EMEA. Treasury Operations oversees all aspects of cash management, liquidity operations, p

A leading financial services organization in London is seeking a Head of Technology Operations. This role involves building a Technology Operations function from the ground up, designing and implementing operations for a digital-first environment. Responsibilities include creating a full Tech Operat

Birmingham, London or Edinburgh with a preference for 2-3 days in the office. All roles are open to part-time, job-share and other types of flexibility. We offer our colleagues flexibility, trust and benefits that work for whatever life brings.

Record PLC is seeking an experienced Head of Infrastructure to lead global infrastructure operations, security, and resilience from our London base. The role reports to the CTO and requires hands‑on leadership of a high‑performing team, with strong governance, risk management, and operational ex

My client, a large UK Financial Service Organisation is seeking a Head of Technology Operations to build a Technology Operations function from scratch and lead it at national scale to join their London based office. Head of Technology Operations – Technology, Reliability, Incident Management, Team

Key DutiesLead and develop the project delivery team, creating a high-performing, accountable and customer-focused functionTake overall responsibility for the successful delivery of client projects, ensuring they are delivered on time

Currently operating as a Site Head, Head of Operations, Head of Manufacturing, or one level below with genuine site-wide responsibility. AssureBio is exclusively recruiting a Site Head / Head of Operations for a UK pharmaceutical manufacturing site, operating within an MHRA and FDA regulated environ

Head of Business Operations, Business Operations Manager, Operations Manager, General Manager, Business Manager, Operational Excellence, HR, Payroll, Finance Operations, Continuous Improvement, Hirecracker, HCOperations. Current or recent experience as a Head of Business Operations, Business Operati

The primary focus of this position is to oversee the daily operations of our workshop, warehouse, and on-site delivery. This role is key for the smooth day-to-day running of our production in-house and beyond, ensuring the team operates efficiently, profitably, and collaboratively. Oversee the day-t

Head of Operations – EV Charging. You’ll have the backing, resources and technical capability of a major international energy and clean-technology organisation — combined with the pace, autonomy and entrepreneurial environment of a new business. Mobilising construction and operations across th

I'm supporting a leading UK university with the appointment of an experienced Head of Student Hub & Operations. This is a leadership role overseeing a large, busy, student-facing operation, with responsibility for a range of frontline and specialist student support services.

They will be accountable for the consistent, compliant and high-quality operational delivery of events, including direct involvement in event delivery where required. A key part of the role will be to create and implement an Event Management strategy focused on continuous improvement, innovation, op

A growing UK-based business operating across manufacturing, distribution and international supply chains is seeking an experienced Head of Operations to lead its next phase of growth. Take overall ownership of operations across production, warehousing, logistics and supply chain. A track record of s

The Head of Operations holds end-to-end accountability for how SEF delivers on the ground. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced FM professional with a proven track record of leading the provision of estates and facilities services either in a client-side or provider side contract leadership role

As we scale towards manufacturing, we're looking for an operations lead to take charge of translation, scale-up and manufacturing, both for our enzymes and for the biocatalysis they drive. You will move between problems as they arise rather than run a fixed remit, and you'll be as comfortable in the

Stand up a CRM as the single source of truth, kill manual admin with automation, and write the playbook so nothing lives in one person's head. This is the operational heart of a fast-moving luxury travel company, and I'm only interested in the small number of people who can actually run it. I'm spen

If you have questions around salary, please feel free to ask us! Location : Chiswick, London - Hybrid Sponsorship: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role The Role The Head of Operations is responsible for So Energy’s billing, metering, settlements, and commercial contracts function. This

The Opportunity As Head of Sales & Operations, you will take ownership of the overall commercial and operational performance of the business. Head of Sales & Operations GymWorks Health Clubs Salary: £60,000–£80,000 OTE Location: Multi-site (three clubs) Reporting To: Managing Director / Owner Co

Key Responsibilities Own and manage end-to-end risk operations across onboarding, monitoring, and reviews Lead and develop risk & compliance operations teams Translate risk appetite into operational rules, policies, and procedures Build and scale efficient risk processes, including automation and wo

Your focus is simple: Protect and improve margin Bring structure to planning and execution Maintain service standards Build a disciplined, accountable team Core Responsibilities Transport Operations (Primary Focus) Full ownership of daily planning and fleet utilisation Direct management of transport

The role You will lead and evolve the People function end-to-end, covering recruitment, People operations, performance, compensation, compliance, and employee experience across multiple countries. You will report to the Fractional Chief People Officer and work closely with the CEO, founders, and exe

We are looking for someone with: A demonstrable career of working in Events/Estates/Facilities/Operations in Events/Stadia in a senior management position – Essential Strong knowledge of event and building management, maintenance and custodial functions in various areas including M&E, Security, Ho

A leading group of independent schools is seeking an exceptional Head of Operations (Cluster) to take on a senior leadership role supporting multiple school sites across the Midlands and East of England based in Nottingham. This is a high-impact, strategic position offering the opportunity to shape

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools. Minimum of 3 years of management experience preferably in the software industry. Minimum of 8 year of relevant experience in a corporate or startup environment.

A leading group of independent schools is seeking an exceptional Head of Operations (Cluster) to take on a senior leadership role supporting multiple school sites across the Midlands and East of England based in Richmond. How to Apply If this Head of Operations position in Richmond aligns with your

Head of Finance – Operations 📍 Hybrid – 2 days per week at Toddington Head Office + regular travel across our UK estate At Moto, we're proud to be the UK's leading motorway services operator, welcoming millions of customers every year across a nationwide network of service areas. What we offe

What will be your responsibilities: Build and lead the operational UK production and manufacturing function including team formation, process design, and facility setup Develop and implement scalable, flexible manufacturing systems capable of supporting rapid iteration, prototyping, and small-to-med

WHAT YOU’LL GET A competitive salary and benefits package that includes 27 days holiday per year, pension contributions, private healthcare, discounted dental insurance, enhanced maternity/parental leave, plus a whole host of others including: Cultural stimulation allowance - £250 per person per