Chef Manager

BM Caterers; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in contract catering is seeking a skilled Chef Manager to lead a dedicated team. This role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring high standards in food safety and hygiene, and creating innovative menus that delight customers. You'll manage budgets, conduct training, and engage with clients to enhance service quality. With a culture that values continuous learning, you'll have opportunities to attend workshops and masterclasses with renowned chefs. If you're passionate about food and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Annual day off for your birthday

Monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs

Fully funded development courses

Discounts and cashback at various outlets

Cycle-to-work scheme

Paid volunteering day

Free lunch daily

Access to Mental Health Charter App

Enhanced parental leave

Paid fertility treatment leave

Qualifications

• Experience in contract catering and food safety management.
• Strong leadership skills to manage and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Run the contract and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Manage budget, weekly reports, and stock counts.

Skills

Food Safety Management

Team Management

Budget Management

Menu Planning

Customer Interaction

Education

City & Guilds 706 1 and 2

NVQ or equivalent

Level 3 Food Safety qualification

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We’re a multi award-winning contract catering company, with a team of trained foodies serving over 45,500 satisfied customers every day. We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chef Manager to join our team.

This is a management role responsible for running the contract, liaising with the client to ensure customer satisfaction, and managing recruitment, training, and motivation of your team.

You will also manage the budget, complete weekly reports and stock counts, and ensure that you and your team achieve GP and budgets every week. This requires good planning, in-depth knowledge of contract catering, and the drive to deliver innovative food and service daily.

You should be proud of your standards in hygiene, food safety, and compliance. You will brief and support your team and bring our foodies values into the site. You will be a great manager and chef, creating seasonal, balanced, nutritious menus inspired by quality ingredients.

Our culture values learning, so you will attend forums and workshops to stay updated on food innovation. Regular interaction with customers is expected to measure success, gather inspiration, and maximize sales with our concepts and innovations.

Qualifications required include a City & Guilds 706 1 and 2, NVQ or equivalent, a Level 3 Food Safety qualification, and knowledge of Food Safety Management System requirements and COSHH.

Benefits include:

• An annual day off for your birthday
• Monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs
• Fully funded development courses (levels 2-7)
• Discounts and cashback at various outlets
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Paid volunteering day (Freedom Friday)
• Free lunch daily
• Access to Mental Health Charter App
• Enhanced parental leave
• Paid fertility treatment leave
• Grandparent leave

Explore all benefits on the BM Caterers website.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Food and Beverage Services