Chef Manager

Sodexo; Tingley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited wellbeing platform access

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Chef Manager in Tingley to lead the day-to-day catering operation, supervise a team, and uphold high standards of food quality, safety and customer satisfaction. The role combines hands-on leadership with financial awareness and excellent service delivery.

The successful candidate will have strong catering leadership experience, solid food safety knowledge, and the ability to manage stock, records and relationships with clients.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a catering team in a busy operation.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and health & safety.
• Experience supervising and motivating catering staff.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions during service periods.
• MS Office knowledge (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Relevant catering qualification such as NVQ Level 2/3, City & Guilds, HND or similar.
• Intermediate Food Safety qualification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily catering operation and lead the team during service.
• Supervise, support and motivate catering staff.
• Maintain strong client and customer relationships.
• Ensure food is prepared, cooked, stored and served in line with food safety standards.
• Manage menus, recipes and portions.
• Control stock levels, ordering, waste and food costs.
• Complete regular stock takes and financial reporting.
• Ensure opening, closing and handover procedures are followed.
• Attend team briefings, meetings and training as required.
• Identify and report service, safety or performance issues to management.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Team supervision

Communication

Organisational skills

MS Office

Education

NVQ Level 2/3

City & Guilds

HND or similar

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chef Manager (Tingley)

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Chef Manager to join a busy catering operation in Tingley. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing the day-to-day catering service, managing a team and ensuring consistently high standards of food quality, service, safety and customer satisfaction.

Duties

• Control
• Monitor food temperatures and ensure records are completed accurately.
• Manage stock levels, ordering, waste and food costs.
• Complete regular stock takes and financial reporting.
• Ensure opening, closing and handover procedures are followed.
• Attend team briefings, meetings and training as required.
• Maintain a clean, safe and well-organised working environment.
• Ensure all relevant paperwork and records are completed accurately and on time.
• Identify and report service, safety or performance issues to management.
• Support the wider catering operation as required.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Chef Manager, Chef Supervisor or similar catering leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and health & safety.
• Experience supervising and motivating a catering team.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain high standards.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• The, ability to work independently and make decisions during busy service periods.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• A relevant catering qualification or equivalent, such as NVQ Level 2/3, City & Guilds, HND or similar.
• Intermediate Food Safety qualification.

Why Sodexo?

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. Belong in a company and team that values you for you. Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions. Thrive in your own way.

Benefits and Perks

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular high street retailers (also open to friends)

Contract Details

• Contract type: Full time
• Working hours: Monday to Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm
• Salary: £33000 per annum plus our Sodexo employee benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development

Location

Tingley LS27 0TS

Additional Information

At Sodexo, we're passionate about our people. We know that our teams are the key to delivering exceptional service and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, customers, and employees.

Daily Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily catering operation and lead the team during service.
• Supervise, support and motivate catering staff.
• Maintain strong client and customer relationships.
• Ensure food is prepared, cooked, stored and served in line with food safety standards.
• Manage menus, recipes and portion