Chef Manager

Benugo Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal on shift

Endless tea and coffee on shift

Enrolment into the WSH pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Enhanced family-friendly leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Uniform provided

Cycle to Work scheme

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Benugo Limited in Bristol is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee all kitchen operations, manage a team, and ensure compliance with food safety and health regulations. The ideal candidate will drive sales, manage kitchen budgets, and maintain food quality and consistency. Responsibilities include daily leadership, training team members on menu execution, and engaging with customers to meet their catering needs. This role offers opportunities for career development, employee discounts, and 28 days annual leave, which increase with service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing kitchen operations efficiently.
• Ability to develop team members' skills and maintain high food quality.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety and health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage all kitchen operations and team leadership.
• Control kitchen budgets and report on financial performance.
• Drive sales and ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Team management

Cost control

Menu execution

Food safety compliance

Customer interaction

Job description

You will manage all kitchen operations, including menu execution, team member management, and compliance with Food Safety and Health and Safety regulations. The Chef Manager will ensure the food quality and consistency is maintained to the highest standards, whilst controlling their costs.

• Daily management and leadership of the team including skills development.
• Ensuring the team are trained in all aspects of the menu, equipment and procedures as required byJohn Lewis.
• To work with the General Manager to ensure labour costs are agreed to budget.
• To manage kitchen budgets, report on financial performance and implement any cost savings required without impacting delivery of excellence.
• Interacting with the customers to understand their specific catering needs and preferences, maintaining an open channel of communication to address their requirements.
• To drive sales and monitor costs through responsibly ordering.

Additional Information

• Meal on shift
• Endless tea and coffee on shift
• Enrolment into the WSH pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays (plus extra day for your birthday off), increasing by 1 day for each year of service
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and family friendly leave with length of service
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee Assistance Programme and qualified Mental Health First Aiders
• Uniform provided
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Opportunity to develop and further your career in an exciting company