Chef Manager

Benugo Limited; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; 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 family leave

Everyday discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Benugo Limited is seeking a Chef Manager in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull who will oversee kitchen operations, menu execution, and team management. You will ensure that food quality and safety standards are met while controlling costs effectively.

This role involves daily leadership, budget management, and engaging with customers to understand their catering preferences. The position offers a range of benefits including meals on shift, annual leave, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing kitchen operations and team members.
• Strong understanding of food safety and health regulations.
• Ability to drive sales and manage costs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage all kitchen operations and menu execution.
• Lead the team and ensure skills development.
• Manage kitchen budgets and report on financial performance.
• Interact with customers to meet their catering needs.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Food Safety compliance

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 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
• 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