Careers

We have a great opportunity to join our team at Bryanston school, an independent school for day and boarding pupils.

Chartwells Independent is the leading provider of catering and support services to Independent Schools in the UK. We provide innovative catering, hospitality and food service by creating imaginative food delivered with real passion and exceptional service.

We know as a company that great service comes from offering great food made from quality ingredients delivered with superior customer service. Our teams use fresh seasonal produce creating authentic, vibrant dishes that young people in our schools look forward too and enjoy. We pride ourselves on being able to provide a diverse range of cuisines that keep up to date with today’s trends.

Regional Manager - Stafford

Up to £45,000​ plus company car & benefits

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Regional Manager to join our successful Chartwells team to oversee 180 units across the Stafford area.

You’ll develop and lead a team of enthusiastic Managers within Stafford geographical region to provide an exceptional catering service to our clients.

You will manage client and contractual relationships in a commercial manner ensuring compliance and company policies are adhered to as well as driving service solutions that exceed new and existing customer requirements, not to mention that all important continuous improvement piece!

You will review business performance and ensure delivery of key financial targets are in line with management and performance reporting. Are you the right Regional Manager to join our team and continue the success across our Education sector.

General Manager – Street - immediate start

Up to £60,000 depending on experience

Chartwells Independent is the leading provider of catering and support services to Independent Schools in the UK. We provide innovative catering, hospitality and food service by creating imaginative menus delivered with an exceptional service.

We know as a company that great food comes from great ingredients. Our Chefs use seasonal produce, adding their own individual creativity to let the food speak for itself. We pride ourselves on being able to provide a diverse range of cuisines that keep up to date with today’s trends ensuring we offer a great dining experience.

We nurture and develop our teams to enrich their skills which allows them to show their passion and inspiration that as a company we are proud to encourage.

You will be part of a team that supports high quality education at this school by providing outstanding food and service to the pupils and staff.

You will be leading a team who share the same passion for preparing exciting fresh and nutritious food on a daily basis.

It all starts with enjoyment - great tasting, healthy food that pupils look forward to and really love.

We have a fantastic opportunity for highly skilled General Manager to lead our team at a prestigious independent school based in the heart of Somerset. We provide innovative catering, hospitality and food service by creating imaginative food delivered with real passion and exceptional service.

In return we offer support and development to grow within our business alongside a competitive salary.

General Manager – Liverpool - immediate start

Up to £40,000 depending on experience

Chartwells Independent is the leading provider of catering and support services to Independent Schools in the UK. We provide innovative catering, hospitality and food service by creating imaginative menus delivered with an exceptional service.

We know as a company that great food comes from great ingredients. Our Chefs use seasonal produce, adding their own individual creativity to let the food speak for itself. We pride ourselves on being able to provide a diverse range of cuisines that keep up to date with today’s trends ensuring we offer a great dining experience.

We nurture and develop our teams to enrich their skills which allows them to show their passion and inspiration that as a company we are proud to encourage.

You will be part of a team that supports high quality education at this school by providing outstanding food and service to the pupils and staff.

You will be leading a team who share the same passion for preparing exciting fresh and nutritious food on a daily basis.

It all starts with enjoyment - great tasting, healthy food that pupils look forward to and really love.

We have a fantastic opportunity for highly skilled General Manager to lead our team at a prestigious independent school based in the heart of Liverpool. We provide innovative catering, hospitality and food service by creating imaginative food delivered with real passion and exceptional service.

In return we offer support and development to grow within our business alongside a competitive salary.

Fantastic Opportunity-Prestigious Independent School

Deputy General Manager - Winchester

Up to £30,000  - immediate start

Chartwells Independent is the leading provider of catering and support services to Independent Schools in the UK. We provide innovative catering, hospitality and food service by creating imaginative menus delivered with an exceptional service.

We know as a company that great food comes from great ingredients. Our Chefs use seasonal produce, adding their own individual creativity to let the food speak for itself. We pride ourselves on being able to provide a diverse range of cuisines that keep up to date with today’s trends ensuring we offer a great dining experience.

We nurture and develop our teams to enrich their skills which allows them to show their passion and inspiration that as a company we are proud to encourage.

You will be part of a team that supports high quality education at this school by providing outstanding food and service to the pupils and staff.

We are looking for a talented and experienced Deputy General Manager to join our team at this prestigious contract based in the heart of Hampshire. We provide innovative catering, hospitality and food service by creating imaginative food delivered with real passion and exceptional service.

The Deputy General Manager will thrive on getting the best out of people. You are drawn to satisfaction from managing, training and supporting your team. You will support your team in providing a professional food service ensuring that company standards are maintained and that Client expectations are met.

In return we offer support and development to grow within our business alongside a competitive salary.

Chartwells is the UK’s leading Contract Caterer for the Education sector. Bringing the education sector innovative, creative and absolutely delicious food where mealtimes are made fun!

With a large client portfolio which spans across the UK, the team is proud to be part of Chartwells, working with Independent and State Schools, Universities, Colleges and many other educational facilities!  

Excitingly, we are looking to expand the team which works with one of our biggest Clients in the London area; we are seeking a Culinary Trainer to join our team! Working extremely closely with our Food Development Specialist (also known as our Food Guru), the successful candidate will be working with a group of State Schools to inject the 'wow' factor into our school meals, guiding our team members on how to get creative with the service and food we provide! Another really exciting part of the role is putting the fun back into food and delivering a variety of Added Value sessions to our pupils!

Chartwells Independents is the UK's leading Contract Caterer, providing an exciting and original Food and Beverage experience to a large host of Independent schools across the UK. 

One of our biggest and busiest clients, Millfield School is seeking a Duty Manager to join their innovative and passionate catering team! 

Working with the Senior School predominantly, the Duty Manager will be leading the Catering team on site to ensure that an exciting and michelin star service is provided to the clients at Millfield! As a Duty Manager, the successful candidate will have experience in either a Restaurant or Hotel background to run a busy Catering team, both FOH and BOH along with ensuring the perfect execution of a large portfolio of highly exciting events that are made one of a kind by Chartwells Independents! 

The General Manager will thrive on getting the best out of people and maximising commercial opportunities. You are drawn to satisfaction from managing, training and supporting your team. You will support your team in providing a professional food service, ensuring that company standards are maintained and that Client expectations are met.

This is an outstanding site, providing a 5* catering service and these services need to be continued and continuously developed to achieve and provide the best possible results. 

Head Chef - Dual Site - Haslemere, Surrey

Up to £30,000 per annum

5 over 7 days

Fantastic Opportunity-Prestigious Independent School

Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, is the leading provider of catering and support services to Independent Schools in the UK. You will be part of a team that supports high quality education at this school by providing outstanding food and service to the pupils and staff. You will be a key part of a team who have a passion for preparing food on a daily basis using fresh ingredients. It all starts with enjoyment-great tasting, healthy food that pupils look forward to and really enjoy.

We are looking for a talented and experienced Head Chef to join our catering team at this prestigious Independent School based in Surrey.

We are looking for someone that can help drive our food offer forward.

In return we offer support and development to grow within our business alongside a competitive salary.

FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY - HIGH PROFILE, FLAGSHIP CONTRACT,

CONTRACT DIRECTOR - LONDON

Competitive Salary

Chartwells, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, is the leading provider of catering and support services to schools, colleges and universities in the UK. You will be part of a team that supports the high quality education at this university by providing outstanding food and service to the students and staff.

We are looking for a talented and experienced Contract Director to lead and develop an operational team to provide exceptional service to our clients.  Manage client and contractual relationships in a commercial manner ensuring compliance and company policies are adhered to.

Review business unit performance and ensure delivery of key financial targets in line with management and performance reporting. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for an inspirational and enthusiastic Contract Director to make a name for themselves within the contract catering industry.

It all starts with enjoyment - great tasting, healthy food that students look forward to and really enjoy.

In return we offer support and development to grow within our business alongside a competitive salary