Chef Manager

Stir; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing catering company in Oxford is seeking a Chef Manager responsible for overseeing the school's catering facility. You will manage the team, prepare nutritious meals using fresh ingredients, and ensure compliance with health standards. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience, a passion for food quality, and financial management skills. Enjoy a work-life balance with Monday to Friday hours and no late nights.

Benefits

Monday to Friday working - no weekends

40 hours with no late nights

39 weeks per year based around term time

Opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a team is essential.
• Craft-based experience using fresh ingredients is required.
• Strong knowledge of Health and Safety practices within a kitchen is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage the team to ensure a fantastic dining experience for students.
• Lead in preparing nutritious meals using fresh ingredients.
• Provide guidance and support to the team.
• Control catering operations including stock and food costs.
• Build positive relationships with clients and ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Craft-based cooking

Health and Safety knowledge

Financial management

Education

OND or HND Qualification

Job description

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As Chef Manager, you will have full operational and financial responsibility for your school's catering facility, placing emphasis on delivering the highest quality food and service as well as having the creative flair, originality and ability to make a stir in the school catering industry.

Package

Firstly, we give our teams the time, freedom and tools they need to ensure pride in what they are doing each day!

You will also benefit from:

• Monday to Friday working - no more weekends!
• 40 hours working with no late nights
• 39 weeks per year based around term time (more time to spend with friends and family)
• Working for a fast-growing company that would like you to grow with them
• A dedicated L&D team to support you in developing your skills. including apprenticeships and training courses that are available for everyone.

We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people, and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought by the company. Please also note that it may be necessary for this role to be removed before the closing date due to the volume of applications we receive.

Main Responsibilities

• Managing the team to ensure a consistently fantastic dining experience for students and staff in line with company standards
• Leading in the preparation of delicious and nutritious meals of the highest quality, using our fresh and sustainable ingredients, and overseeing menu development
• Providing outstanding support and guidance to the team
• Leading, developing, coaching and training all staff in a positive and motivating manner
• Having full control of the catering operation, including stock, food, and labour costs
• Managing and improving all controllable costs
• Driving sales through monthly promotions and added-value events
• Building positive relationships with clients and customers
• Ensuring full compliance with company systems & procedures, and legislation
• Carrying out regular audits to ensure standards are being met

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for somebody who shares our passion for maintaining the highest standards of food and service for our customers, along with the following:

• A natural positive leader who can demonstrate great teamwork
• Previous experience in managing a team
• Craft-based experience using fresh ingredients
• OND or HND Qualification (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of Health and Safety practices within a kitchen
• Financial understanding of gross profit management and achieving sales targets