Chef Manager

Benugo Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal on shift

Endless tea and coffee

Enrolment into WSH pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Access to discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Uniform provided

Cycle to Work scheme

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading catering company in Edinburgh is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee all kitchen operations, ensure food quality standards, and manage a team effectively. The role involves adhering to food safety regulations, budget management, and maintaining strong customer communication to meet catering needs. This position offers opportunities for career development, along with benefits like annual leave, employee assistance programs, and discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen operations and leading a team.
• Strong understanding of food safety and health regulations.
• Ability to maintain food quality and control costs.

Responsibilities

• Manage all kitchen operations and team member management.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health regulations.
• Drive sales while monitoring and managing kitchen costs.
• Interact with customers to address catering needs.

Skills

Team management

Menu execution

Food Safety compliance

Budget management

Communication with customers

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 by Platter at John 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