Chef Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Meal on shift

Endless tea and coffee on shift

Pension enrollment

28 days annual leave

Enhanced family leave

Employee discounts

Mental Health support

Uniform provided

Cycle to Work scheme

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading catering company in Greater London is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee kitchen operations. Responsibilities include managing team development, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and controlling costs while maintaining high food quality. The ideal candidate will communicate effectively with customers to understand their needs and drive sales. This role offers various benefits, including annual leave, pension enrollment, and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen operations management.
• Knowledge of food safety and health regulations.
• Ability to manage kitchen budgets effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage all kitchen operations and team development.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Monitor kitchen budgets and report on financial performance.

Skills

Team management

Food safety compliance

Cost control

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 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