Chef Manager

Talent Hive; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract caterer seeks a talented Chef Manager to oversee a large kitchen operation in Gillingham. The role involves preparing fresh food, managing a dedicated team, and offers a competitive salary, generous holiday, and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

10 weeks holiday per year

Pension Scheme

Uniform provided

Market leading induction program

Qualifications

• Chef Manager or Head Chef with experience in busy environments.
• Strong background in school or contract catering.
• Exceptional ability to produce healthy GP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh food in a high-volume catering site.
• Manage and develop a dedicated kitchen team.
• Lead a modern and stylish operation.

Skills

Strong financial acumen

Leadership

Food passion

Education

Experience in high-quality contract catering

Job description

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The Company

• Our client is an award-winning contract caterer
• Operated by industry professionals and delivering a bespoke catering service
• A growing company with excellent opportunity for a talented Chef Manager to gain career progression

The Package

• £36,000 per year
• Monday to Friday Hours (Daytime only)
• 10 weeks holiday per year (Plus bank holidays)
• Pension Scheme
• Uniform provided
• Career progression
• Group culinary team
• A market leading induction program

The Job Role

• Chef Manager to prepare fresh food in a high-volume contract catering site
• Investment to create a modern and stylish operation catering for approx.
• 90% fresh, inclusive of all bread and pastry production
• Chef Manager to manage and develop a dedicated kitchen team
• A Monday - Friday business, daytime hours only with 10 weeks holiday

The Requirements

• A strong Head Chef or Chef Manager with exceptional School or high-quality contract catering background.
• A genuine love for food
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to produce a healthy GP
• Chef Manager or Head Chef with experience within busy, pressurised cooking environments
• A Self-starter with a zest for great forward-thinking food who is comfortable leading from the front

The Location

• Gillingham
• Free parking available on-site
• Excellent transport links

TH Contact Details:
Consultant: Ashley Smith
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We at Talent Hive are specialist recruiters within the Hospitality & Catering sector, if you would like a confidential chat about your career, please contact us on 0121 448 2260.