Chef Manager

Sodexo; East Suffolk; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Chef Manager to lead a dedicated team at Stella Ness Lodge in the beautiful Shetland Isles. This exciting role involves delivering exceptional food service while ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance. Join a vibrant and dynamic environment where you can make a real impact every day, with opportunities for career growth and personal development. If you're ready to elevate your culinary career and be part of something greater, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Wellbeing support

Financial benefits

Career growth opportunities

Flexible work

Protective uniform

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a catering team with a focus on high-quality service.
• Strong skills in client and customer relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the recruitment, training, and development of your catering team.
• Oversee food production standards, ensuring consistency and portion control.
• Conduct monthly safety audits, implementing corrective actions where needed.

Skills

Team Management

Client Relationship Management

Food Safety Compliance

Financial Reporting

Job description

Job Opportunity: Chef Manager at Stella Ness Lodge

Accommodation provided: Single occupancy room with an en-suite bathroom.

Modern 24-hour gym on site.

Nutritionally balanced meals provided.

Free return transport between Shetland and Aberdeen.

Laundry service provided.

Are you a skilled and passionate Chef Manager ready to make your mark in the world of catering?

Join us at Sodexo and take on an exciting leadership role at Stella Ness Lodge in the beautiful Shetland Isles. As Chef Manager, you’ll lead a dedicated team, delivering exceptional food service while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, health and safety, and environmental compliance.

Take the next step in your career and help us create memorable dining experiences in a vibrant, dynamic environment!

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead the recruitment, training, and development of your catering team.
2. Maintain accurate financial reporting, ensuring timely submission of weekly/monthly trading returns.
3. Foster strong client and customer relationships, ensuring professionalism and quality service at all times.
4. Oversee food production standards, ensuring consistency and portion control.
5. Ensure compliance with health and safety, food safety, and environmental standards.
6. Manage stock and costs, working within budget to ensure profitability.
7. Conduct monthly safety audits, implementing corrective actions where needed.
8. Step into the role of “duty manager” during weekends and holidays as required.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience managing a catering team with a focus on high-quality service.
• Strong skills in client and customer relationship management.

What we offer:

Join Sodexo for more than just a job - be part of something bigger. You'll belong, have purpose, and make an impact every day. We offer:

• Wellbeing support: Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an employee assistance program.
• Financial benefits: Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, a retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
• Career growth: Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
• Work perks: Volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.

Ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a team that makes a difference every day? Apply today and be part of something greater.