Chef Manager

Sanctuary Supported Living; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based support service organization is seeking a Bank Chef Manager to oversee kitchen operations in Shrewsbury. The role includes managing menu preparation, stock management, and food safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have proven kitchen management experience and a catering qualification. The position offers various benefits including discounts and health plans.

Benefits

A variety of online discounts and rewards

Health and well-being plans

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing a kitchen environment.
• Ability to design and prepare varied menus.
• Experience supervising and developing staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of a busy kitchen.
• Oversee food safety management and documentation.
• Manage stock and wastage levels.

Skills

Proven experience as a Chef or Catering Manager

Knowledge of menu planning

Friendly and approachable

Education

Catering qualification such as City and Guilds 706 1 / 2

Job description

Job Overview

The role of Bank Chef Manager will include :

• Managing the day to day running of a busy kitchen as well as managing a Chef and a team of catering General Assistants
• Designing, planning, and preparing a varied set of menus that cater for individual needs, including special diets and the preferences of each customer
• Managing all stock and wastage levels, ensuring that the kitchen remains at a professional standard whilst operating within commercial requirements and budget
• Managing the Food Safety Management System and having responsibility for the team understanding and implementing it
• Overseeing all documentation, including auditing, HACCP, Health & Safety

Skills and Experiences

• Proven experience working as a Chef, Catering Manager or Head Cook within a similar environment is essential
• Knowledge of menu planning and costing
• A catering qualification such as City and Guilds 706 1 / 2 (or equivalent) is desirable
• Carrying out risk assessments and cleaning the kitchen to a high standard
• Assisting with the supervision and development of staff
• Previous experience of staff management and of leading teams within a busy kitchen
• Friendly and approachable with the ability to interact with our customers, visitors, and colleague

Benefits

• A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
• Health and well-being plans
• A wide range of learning and development opportunities

Job Reference : 224750

We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.