Chef Manager

Accent Catering Services Ltd

London

On-site

GBP 40,500 - 49,500

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries with yearly reviews

Free meals on duty

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A leading UK catering company in London is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to oversee culinary operations at an independent school. This full-time role involves managing kitchen staff, ensuring food quality, and adhering to health standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong leadership background, excellent culinary skills, and a commitment to student wellness. The position offers competitive salary and various benefits, promoting a great work-life balance.

Qualifications

Strong leadership experience in managing a team.
Proven track record of improving kitchen standards.
Ability to maintain health and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

Oversee culinary operations within the school.
Manage kitchen staff and food preparation.
Ensure customer satisfaction through food service.

Skills

Excellent craft skills

Team management

Culinary skills

Financial awareness

Job description

Overview

Chef Manager - London SE26. Up to £45K per annum. 40 hours per week Monday to Friday - term time only!

We want you to help us create an outstanding food offer at our independent school site in South East London. We believe people are the most important ingredient in our business and we are looking for an experienced Chef Manager with fantastic craft skills and a background of developing and leading a team.

We play an important part in students’ learning and development, and we are looking for someone who shares our passion for providing nutritious and delicious food while inspiring a healthier lifestyle.

The Chef Manager is responsible for overseeing the culinary operations within the school, ensuring high-quality food preparation, maintaining sanitation standards, and managing kitchen staff. This role involves menu planning, inventory management, cost control, and ensuring customer satisfaction through exceptional food service.

If you are looking for an employer who will invest in your career and development then apply now and join our award winning team!

Benefits

Competitive salaries with yearly reviews
Free meals on duty
Multiple Discounts on our Accent Engage platform - shops, restaurants, gifts, leisure and more!
HIT apprenticeships for all experience levels
Team events, awards and competitions throughout the year - we like to reward our staff for a job well done!
Shining stars awards
Pension scheme, life insurance and company sick pay
Work life balance - working term-time only and no weekends
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and financial support

As our ideal Chef Manager you will

Have excellent craft skills and the ability to manage your own kitchen
Be a strong leader with proven experience of managing, training and leading a team
Have a proven track record of continually improving standards
Be passionate about food with excellent culinary skills and a great eye for detail
Have financial and budget awareness
Have the ability to understand and complete daily all relevant food and health and safety compliance books

Accent Catering Services Ltd are one of the UK’s leading contract caterers providing innovative food service solutions to a variety of Schools and Businesses. We are a talented bunch of professionals who create bespoke catering provisions to suit each contract—no two are the same. Our company has a passion for food quality and people development, so this is a great place for you to progress a career in the food industry.

Accent Catering is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Please note that a DBS disclosure is required for this role.

Accent Catering have been named in The Caterer's prestigious awards as one of the best places to work in hospitality in 2020. Don’t miss your chance to become part of our award-winning team!

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