Chef Manager

JR United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Shrewsbury is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead a vibrant café and catering service. This role involves managing daily operations, menu development, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have proven craft and management skills, alongside a passion for food.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Cook/Chef Manager.
• Advanced Food Hygiene & Safety certification.
• Strong commercial awareness and budgeting skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily café operations and catering for events.
• Develop and manage the catering offer.
• Ensure food safety and monitor costs.

Skills

Management

Customer Service

Budgeting

Food Hygiene & Safety

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

NVQ level 2 in Professional Cookery

Tools

EPOS

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Are you an experienced Cook/Chef Manager looking for an exciting challenge? We are seeking a hands-on Chef Manager to lead our clients café and catering services in Shrewsbury. The ideal candidate will have proven craft and management skills, a real passion for food and baking with previous experience in a similar catering environment.

Role Overview:

You will oversee daily café operations, catering for events (e.g., parties, meetings), and lead a dedicated team. This role involves menu development, cost control, staff management, and ensuring exceptional customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage the catering offer to meet customer needs.
• Maximise income by identifying new opportunities.
• Maintain target gross profit margin and control staffing costs.
• Source and build relationships with local suppliers.
• Implement stock control and monitor costs.
• Create staff rotas and ensure adequate coverage.
• Oversee food safety, hygiene, and compliance with regulations.
• Manage customer feedback and social media presence.
• Act as the nominated person for alcohol sales.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience as a Cook/Chef Manager. (Ideally qualified to NVQ level 2 in Professional Cookery or equivalent)
• Experience in visitor attraction catering
• Advanced Food Hygiene & Safety certification.
• Personal Liquor Licence holder (desirable: Health & Safety, First Aid).
• Strong commercial awareness, budgeting, and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in EPOS and general computer skills.

Why Join Us?

• Lead and grow a thriving catering operation.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Predominantly daytime hours including weekends, with occasional evenings,
• A creative and autonomous role with career development opportunities.

Interested? Apply now and join our client's fantastic team at this prestigious venue. This isn't your average chef role!

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