Chef Manager

Benugo Limited; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal on shift

Endless tea and coffee

Pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Employee discounts

Uniform provided

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

A dynamic catering company in Liverpool seeks a Chef Manager to oversee kitchen operations, maintain high food quality, and manage a dedicated team. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, monitoring kitchen budgets, and interacting with customers to meet their needs. The position offers various perks including a meal on shift, 28 days leave, and career development opportunities within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills to manage kitchen staff and operations.
• Ability to maintain high food quality standards and control costs.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and team management.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health regulations.
• Interact with customers to understand their catering needs.

Skills

Team management

Cost control

Food quality assurance

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