Chef Manager

Benugo; Kingston upon Thames; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal on shift

Tea on shift

Pension scheme

28 days annual leave + birthday

Enhanced family leave

Employee discounts

EAP & Mental Health First Aiders

Cycle to Work

Career development

Job summary

Benugo is seeking a Chef Manager in Kingston upon Thames to lead all kitchen operations, ensuring menu execution and top food quality while maintaining cost controls. You will manage the team, uphold Food Safety and Health & Safety standards, and collaborate with the General Manager on budgeted labour.

You will train staff on the menu and equipment, handle supplier and cost monitoring, and drive sales by meeting customers' catering needs.

Qualifications

• Lead all kitchen operations with focus on quality, safety and costs.
• Ensure menu execution and consistency across shifts.
• Train and develop kitchen team to meet standards.

Responsibilities

• Daily management and leadership of the kitchen team.
• Ensure training on menu, equipment and procedures.
• Collaborate with General Manager on labour budgets.
• Manage kitchen budgets, report financial performance and drive cost savings without compromising quality.
• Interact with customers to understand catering needs and preferences.
• Drive sales and monitor costs through responsible ordering.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Budget control

Food safety

Menu execution

Vendor relations

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