Chef Manager

International Schools Today; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

International Schools Today seeks a Chef Manager for a prestigious independent school in Bedford. You will lead the catering operation, control stock, food and labour costs, and ensure high standards of food and service for students and staff.

You will recruit and develop staff, manage budgets, ensure compliance with health and safety, allergen labelling and Natasha's Law, and drive continuous improvement in quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years in a similar role
• NVQ Level 2 Professional Cookery or Equivalent required
• Self-motivated and standards driven with a passion for fresh food
• Good numerical skills and ability to communicate clearly (verbal and written)
• Knowledge of health & safety and food safety management
• Ability to work on own initiative within a team environment and use MS Office

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
• Maintaining all systems, procedures and legislation
• Adhere to labelling guidelines, allergen information and Natasha’s Law
• Carry out regular audits to ensure standards are met
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Fire policies
• Recruit, manage and develop all staff

Skills

Numerical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 Professional Cookery or Equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

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

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