Chef Manager

Benugo Limited; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal on shift

Endless tea and coffee

WSH pension scheme enrollment

28 days annual leave

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Benugo Limited is seeking a Chef Manager in High Wycombe to manage all kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality and compliance with health regulations. The role involves leadership and development of the kitchen team, budget management, and maintaining customer satisfaction.

You will oversee menu execution, financial performance, and cost management while providing a supportive work environment. Join a dynamic team with great benefits and opportunities for career growth!

Qualifications

• Proven experience in kitchen operations management.
• Strong leadership skills to develop team members.
• Experience in managing kitchen budgets and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage all kitchen operations and menu execution.
• Provide daily management and leadership of the kitchen team.
• Ensure training and compliance with procedures.
• Monitor financial performance and implement cost savings.
• Engage with customers to address catering needs.

Skills

Team management

Food safety compliance

Cost management

Customer service

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 byJohn 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
• 28days annual leave (plus extra day for your birthday off)
• 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
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Opportunity to develop and further your career in an exciting company