Chef Manager

The Independent Schools Council; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

40 hours per week

Term time plus 4 weeks

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Bedford Greenacre Independent School is seeking a Chef Manager to lead the catering operation, manage stock, food and labour costs, and report on monthly budgets. You will ensure high standards of food and service for students and hospitality.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in a similar role, NVQ Level 2 Professional Cookery or equivalent, strong numeracy, and good communication. You will manage staff, develop menus, and ensure Health & Safety compliance; 40-hour week, term-time plus 4 weeks,

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery or equivalent.
• 2–3 years in a similar role at a comparable level.
• Strong numeracy and good verbal/written communication.
• Ability to manage stock, budgets, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Have full control of catering operation including stock, food, and labour cost.
• Ensure consistency of food and service standards for students and hospitality.
• Cater school events held out of normal school hours.
• Recruit, manage and develop all staff.
• Oversee menu development and compliance with health & safety and labeling laws.

Skills

Numeracy

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Bedford Greenacre Independent School - Chef Manager

A prestigious independent school located in Bedford is recruiting for the post of Chef Manager

We are looking for an Enthusiastic outstanding caterer, with proven craft and management skills, with a high level of planning and organisational abilities.

Proficient in the understanding and managing of finances, and the ability to make decisions that result in positive change to drive the business forward.

Main Duties and responsibilities

• Having full control of the catering operation including stock, food, and labour cost
• Ensure consistency of food and service standards delivered to students and hospitality
• Catering school events held out of normal school hours
• Managing and improving all controllable costs in line with the budget
• Compile and report on monthly budget accounts
• Overseeing menu development
• Maintaining all system, procedures and legislation
• To ensure all labelling guidelines, Food information and Allergen information and Natasha law is been adhered too at all times
• Carrying out regular audits to ensure standards are being met
• To ensure compliance of all school and department policies, including Health & Safety and Fire
• Recruit, manage and develop all staff

The Ideal Candidate

• Minimum of 2-3 years in a similar role of comparable level
• Qualified to NVQ Level 2 Professional Cookery or Equivalent
• Be highly self-motivated and standards driven, with a passion for fresh food
• Good numerical skills, must be able to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication
• Management knowledge of health & safety and food safety
• Able to work on own initiative within a team environment
• Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Analyse problems analytically, develop opportunities and implement innovative solutions

Package Description

• Competitive Salary
• 40 hours per week
• Term time plus 4 weeks
• Free On-site parking