Catering Manager - Winmarleigh

TN United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head Chef to lead a dynamic catering team, delivering nutritious meals while ensuring food safety and quality standards. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on outdoor education experiences for children. With a focus on inclusivity and sustainability, you'll manage financial aspects and food production, all while enjoying a work-life balance with limited late nights and time off during the holiday season. Join us in creating memorable culinary experiences that fuel adventure and growth!

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Additional days off for your birthday

Paid volunteering days

Opportunities for career growth

Access to wellbeing resources

Family-friendly policies

Pension and financial wellbeing platforms

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or Head Chef in a mid-to-large scale dining environment.
• Excellent knowledge of food hygiene and managing complex dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the catering team, including rota organization and training needs assessment.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, allergen, and food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Food Hygiene Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Understanding of Food Mass Production

Education

City & Guilds 7061/2 or equivalent

Level 3 or above in Food Safety and Allergen Management

Job description

Join Our Adventure as a Head Chef

Use your catering skills to fuel adventure! We create extraordinary breakthroughs for children through active and life-affirming experiences in the great outdoors. By joining us, you'll play a key role in delivering our mission to make outdoor education more impactful, sustainable, and inclusive for future generations. Excited? So are we!

About the Role

As a Head Chef, you'll be responsible for managing a team of chefs and catering assistants, organizing rotas, setting objectives, and ensuring food safety standards are met. You'll work on delivering delicious, nutritious meals while managing financial aspects, production planning, waste, and stock management. This role offers limited late nights, with most Fridays or Saturdays off, especially outside peak season, and no work over Christmas.

Responsibilities

1. Manage and lead the catering team, including rota organization and training needs assessment.
2. Ensure compliance with all health, safety, allergen, and food safety standards.
3. Oversee food production, menu execution, and quality control.
4. Manage financial aspects of catering operations, including budgeting and stock control.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience as a Sous Chef or Head Chef in a mid-to-large scale dining environment.
• Understanding of food mass production.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent knowledge of food hygiene and managing complex dietary requirements, including allergies and intolerances.
• Qualifications: City & Guilds 7061/2 (or equivalent) and Level 3 or above in Food Safety and Allergen Management.

Our Values and Benefits

We value FUN, SAFETY, QUALITY, INCLUSIVITY, TEAMWORK, and RESPECT. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, ensuring accessibility in our application process.

Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional days off for your birthday and paid volunteering days.
• Opportunities for career growth, development, and working across UK or French locations.
• Access to wellbeing resources, family-friendly policies, pension, and financial wellbeing platforms.

Additional Information

All employees must undergo an enhanced criminal records check (DBS or PVG). We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to accessibility. For adjustments during the application process, contact us.