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As a Chef de Partie, you will play a key role in supporting the kitchen brigade-preparing for service, working closely with our Sous Chefs and Head Chef, and contributing to the smooth running of your section. You'll work under the mentorship of Executive Chef Chris Niven, gaining experience across

Chef Manager Salary: Up to £36,100 per annum Contract: Full Time | Monday to Friday We're seeking an experienced Chef Manager who brings together culinary flair, operational leadership, and commercial awareness. This role goes beyond the kitchen, it's for someone who enjoys taking ownership of a diverse catering operation and is confident balancing food quality, people leadership, and client engagement. This is a high-profile role overseeing a diverse, street food bistro offer. You'll take responsibility for ensuring the outlet runs efficiently while maintaining consistently high standards. Key Responsibilities Take overall responsibility for the end-to-end catering operation, covering kitchen, service, and commercial performance Lead, coach, and develop your team to deliver a consistently high standard of food and service Control food costs, labour, margins, and waste to meet financial targets Develop strong, trusted relationships with clients and customers, responding to their needs and adding value Ensure all food safety, health & safety, and company policies are fully adhered to Maintain consistency, quality, and efficiency across all services Manage staffing structures, recruitment, training, and succession planning About You Demonstrable experience as a Chef Manager or Head Chef with responsibility for a full operation A genuine passion for fresh food, quality ingredients, and well-executed service Confident leadership style with the ability to motivate and engage teams Strong ownership mindset with experience managing client relationships Solid commercial understanding, including P&L management, cost control, and KPIs Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead by example 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

Turtle Bay – Junior Sous Chef - Middlesbrough We’re on the lookout for a warm, passionate and driven Junior Sous Chef to join our team at Turtle Bay in Middlesbrough . Who We Are Turtle Bay is all about introducing you to that carefree, island way of life. A Caribbean kitchen and beach bar where the food, drinks and music flow from morning 'til night. Everyone invited. Our team can tell if you need coffee, cocktail, cold beer or plate of cutters full of flavour. And our people serve up the magic and warmth of the Caribbean every day, so that everyone feels relaxed and welcome here. We’re here to create genuine connections and put people at ease. By welcoming guests with our natural hosting skills and unpretentious atmosphere. We bring people together. Strangers become friends and the bartender knows you by name. Were lunch drifts into sundowners. What We’re All About We live by the spirit of One Love – a universal love and acceptance of all people. At Turtle Bay, we celebrate individuality, recognise differences and make it easy for people to be themselves. We take inspiration from the Caribbean culture – the music, the food, the drink, and of course those chilled out vibes. Our Rewards Great pay, Tronc and excellent rewards Various team events and team rewards Progression with excellent training and opportunities, both professionally and personally with our mentorship programmes Apprenticeship opportunities Enhanced family leave pay 50% discount at our restaurant for you and up to 6 friends Access to Help @ Hand app – offering remote GP services, prescriptions, mental health support and physiotherapy support for you and your family Wellbeing is a focus for us with our Mental Health First Aid training and 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme Loyalty bonuses Relocation package opportunities Referral bonus schemes – giving you the opportunity to earn up to £1,000 for successful referrals About the Role As a Junior Sous Chef at Turtle Bay, you’ll be stepping into a key role in the kitchen team – supporting the Sous Chef and Head Chef in delivering incredible Caribbean flavours, every single shift. This is a great opportunity if you’re ready to take the next step in your kitchen career. You’ll be hands-on, learning how to manage service, support kitchen operations, and motivate your team to deliver food that’s made with love and full of soul. You’ll help to uphold high standards in food safety, prep and presentation, while getting stuck in with the day-to-day of a high-energy, fast-paced kitchen. You’ll be someone who’s full of energy, eager to learn, and ready to make a real impact as part of a supportive and inspiring team. We’ll give you the support, training and opportunities to grow and thrive – whether you’re working towards becoming a Sous Chef or want to develop new skills in leadership, kitchen management and team development. At Turtle Bay, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and supported. Join us in our mission to champion equality, inclusion and wellbeing, and be part of a vibrant, diverse team that genuinely loves what they do. Next Steps Hit the apply button, upload your CV and answer a couple of quick questions. One of our friendly Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch with you soon.

The Sous Chef will support the strategic initiatives and objectives of the Kitchen department, as well as supervising day to day operations. All members of the department work together to create memorable moments for guests, in line with both company and hotel-specific service standards, and collaborate closely with other departments within the hotel. You will act as an ambassador for your own hotel and the wider Leonardo Hotels estate, demonstrating the company vision, mission and values. At all times, you will treat others around you with respect, dignity and fairness. As a Sous Chef, you'll be the backbone of the team as you'll be working with the Head Chef to inspire and motivate the team, ensuring that all guests have memorable experiences with us. Take a deep breath because you'll be stepping into a busy role! You'll be an inspirational leader within the kitchen and passionate about developing those around you, creating the kitchen you want to lead and working with the Head Chef to provide an amazing service to our guests. If you're our ideal Sous Chef, you will: • Build working relationships with the Chefs and the team around you * Believe in 'sharing is caring', and ensure knowledge and expertise are shared amongst team members * 'Be a show off' and showcase your skills - we want to see what you can do! * Promote fun and bridge the gaps - be the main connector for your team * Be an Ambassador of our values for the wider team * Aspire to grow with us - with our amazing Senior Chef Programme, you can take your skills and career to the next level Some of the perks you could enjoy include: - Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe - Company-wide recognition scheme: you could earn vouchers to spend on a wide range of high street shops - Talent referral scheme - Thank You Week: from ice cream trucks to yoga classes and lots in between! - Wellbeing Calendar - Ongoing job-related training programmes with clear paths for progression We're committed to creating a workplace where every individual-regardless of background, identity, or lived experience-is welcomed, valued, and respected for who they are. Belonging means embracing our differences and ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered. Why come join us? We look after our colleagues just as well as we look after our guests. Our regular Learning Bites, "Come Join Us Guest Care" training and Wellbeing webinars all help your progress with us. With support on tap, top-notch practical training and clear progression you'll be on track for a brilliant future in Hospitality! TPBN1_UKCT