Chef Manager

Sodexo; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a dedicated Chef Manager to oversee daily catering operations at a prominent location. Your role will focus on maintaining food quality, ensuring exceptional service, and managing costs. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership and financial management skills, with a proactive approach to achieving business goals. Attractive benefits and support are included.

Benefits

Mental health & wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP

Discounts for you & family

Financial tools & retirement plan

Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a catering, hospitality, or food service supervisory or management role.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Good understanding of financial controls, budgets, and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day catering operations, ensuring excellent service and food quality.
• Monitor and control costs, labour, and raw materials to meet budgets and targets.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene standards at all times.

Skills

Leadership skills

Financial control understanding

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

• 40 hours per week
• 5 out of 7 Days (Shift between 0630 - 1500)
• £32,000 per annum
• Sodexo rewards and benefits

Job Introduction

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Chef Manager to join our team at TFL Griffith House, Chaple Street NW1 5RJ. In this role, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day catering operations, maintaining high standards of food quality and customer service, and ensuring compliance with company and client standards. You will be an integral part of the management team, working to achieve business goals, maximise sales opportunities, and continuously improve operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day catering operations, ensuring excellent service and food quality.
• Support and motivate the team through daily pre-service briefs and on-the-floor presence.
• Monitor and control costs, labour, and raw materials to meet budgets and targets.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene standards at all times.
• Complete weekly and monthly reports (e.g., trading returns via e-Prophit) accurately and on time.
• Manage till operations, including cashing up and maintaining safe cash levels.
• Recruit, induct, and train staff to maintain a positive, professional work environment.
• Communicate with customers and clients, providing a friendly and approachable service.

What you bring

• Proven experience in a catering, hospitality, or food service supervisory or management role.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Good understanding of financial controls, budgets, and cost management.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of health & safety, COSHH, and food safety regulations.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and a positive attitude toward business goals.

What we offer

• Mental health & wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you & family
• Financial tools & retirement plan
• Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!