Chef Manager

Basingstoke College of Technology; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

People's Pension Scheme

Excellent Annual Leave Entitlements

Discount on Major Retailers via BCoT A

Free Onsite Parking

Free On-site Gym

Nursery Discounts

Season Ticket Loans

Cycle to Work Scheme

Professional qualifications funded

Job summary

Basingstoke College of Technology seeks a Chef Manager to lead our in-house catering team, taking full ownership of the refectory, coffee shop and internal hospitality services.

You will develop menus, optimise procurement, manage till systems and balance culinary creativity with strong financial performance while upholding high hygiene and safety standards, supporting students, staff and visitors.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a catering operation in a similar setting.
• Strong understanding of hygiene, health and safety standards.
• Ability to balance culinary creativity with financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the in-house catering team and oversee the refectory, coffee shop and hospitality services.
• Shape menus and procurement strategies to deliver quality and value.
• Manage till systems and monitor financial performance.

Job description

As Chef Manager, you will lead BCoT's in-house catering team-taking full ownership of our refectory, coffee shop, and internal hospitality services. In this high-profile role, you'll deliver high-quality, affordably priced food to our students, staff, and visitors while upholding exemplary hygiene and safety standards. Working closely with the DPFR, you will shape menus, optimise procurement, manage till systems, and ensure maximum commercial value-balancing culinary creativity with strong financial performance.

Basingstoke College of Technology is a leading and well-respected further education college situated in North Hampshire, easily accessible and with excellent transport links to surrounding areas. We provide a wide range of technical training courses, have an extensive apprenticeship programme and an increasing portfolio of Higher Education courses. Basingstoke College of Technology is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The postholder is expected to share this commitment, adhere to all College safeguarding and child protection policies, complete mandatory training, and report any concerns promptly. This role involves regular contact with students in open campus environments, but does not routinely involve one-to-one or unsupervised activity. BCoT is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. The college is rated Good by Ofsted, with Outstanding features, has continued to improve since its last inspection and has maintained outstanding financial health for many years.

Please note:

• Applicants must have current authorisation to work in the UK, as we do not offer sponsorship on this role
• This role is employed by Basingstoke College of Technology Professional Services Limited - BPS are a subsidiary of BCoT

We have some amazing benefits on offer:

• Member of the People's Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Excellent Annual Leave Entitlements, including Bank Holidays and Christmas Closure
• Discount on Major Retailers via BCoT App
• Free Onsite Parking
• Free On-site Gym
• Nursery, Restaurants, Barbering & Hair & Beauty Discounts
• Season Ticket Loans (restrictions apply)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (restrictions apply)
• Opportunity to complete professional qualifications relevant to your position at no additional cost (restrictions apply)

Wellbeing:

• Wellbeing Day
• Summer Staff Barbeque
• Christmas Staff Luncheon
• 24 hour access to EAP
• Free Annual Flu Jab