Job Introduction
Chef Manager – Surrey Police
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week — mainly Monday to Friday
We are launching a brand-new food service for Surrey Police, and this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of something exciting right from the start. As Chef Manager, you’ll lead a small team, serve a fresh breakfast and lunch offer, and play a key role in shaping and growing the service as it evolves.
This is a hands-on role within a close-knit team of three — perfect for someone who enjoys ownership, creativity, and the chance to expand the operation over time.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead, support, and develop a small kitchen team of 3
- Deliver a fresh, high‑quality breakfast and lunch offer for Surrey Police officers and staff
- Plan and prepare daily menus plus occasional special or themed events
- Oversee stock control, ordering, budgeting, and waste reduction
- Ensure strong compliance with food safety, health, and hygiene standards
- Help shape and improve this brand-new service as it grows
- Build a positive, collaborative, and supportive kitchen environment
About You
You’re an experienced chef who enjoys leading a team and taking responsibility for a kitchen. You’ll take pride in great food, smooth operations, and creating a welcoming environment.
You will have:
- Experience as a Head Chef, Chef Manager, or similar
- Relevant catering qualifications (e.g. NVQ, City & Guilds – desirable)
- Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills
- A hands-on approach and calm attitude under pressure
- Passion for delivering fresh, seasonal meals
- Flexibility for occasional weekend support
If you’re excited by the chance to shape a fresh food offer and grow a team, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us build something great for Surrey Police.
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
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.
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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!