Chef Manager

TN United Kingdom; Walsall; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Chef Manager to lead a vibrant kitchen environment. This role offers the chance to creatively develop exciting menus while ensuring excellent service for students and staff. Enjoy a supportive work culture with no weekend shifts and ample time off during school holidays. You will manage a dedicated team, oversee food quality, and drive sales through engaging promotions. If you are a natural leader with a love for food and service, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

No weekend shifts

40 hours per week

Supportive kitchen environment

Training courses available

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team and providing excellent service.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety practices in a kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Managing the team to ensure a consistently excellent dining experience.
• Leading in the preparation of delicious, nutritious meals of the highest quality.
• Managing and improving controllable costs.

Skills

Team Management

Food Preparation

Health and Safety Practices

Financial Management

Customer Service

Education

OND or HND qualification

Job description

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Job Title: Chef Manager

As a Chef Manager, you will have full financial and operational responsibility for your school's catering facility. You will focus on delivering exceptional service and food with a creative twist to make school mealtimes fun and exciting.

Package

We prioritize employee happiness; our friendly kitchen environments will make you feel supported and part of a family.

This role offers:

• Monday to Friday working - no weekends!
• 40 hours per week with no late nights
• 41 weeks per year, aligned with term time (more time for family and friends)
• Salary of £30,000 per annum

Additional benefits include:

• Opportunity to grow with a fast-growing company
• A dedicated Learning & Development team to support your skill development, including apprenticeships and training courses available for everyone.

All staff are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.

Main Responsibilities

• Managing the team to ensure a consistently excellent dining experience for students and staff, adhering to company standards
• Leading in the preparation of delicious, nutritious meals of the highest quality, overseeing menu development
• Providing outstanding support and guidance to team members
• Leading, developing, coaching, and training staff positively and motivating them
• Having full control of the catering operation, including managing stock, food, and labour costs
• Managing and improving controllable costs
• Driving sales through monthly promotions and added-value events
• Building positive relationships with clients and customers
• Ensuring compliance with company systems, procedures, and legislation
• Conducting regular audits to maintain standards

Ideal Candidate

We seek someone who shares our passion for serving great-tasting food and providing excellent service, maintaining high standards at all times, with the following qualities:

• A natural positive leader with strong teamwork skills
• Experience managing a team
• Craft-based experience using fresh ingredients
• OND or HND qualification (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of health and safety practices in a kitchen
• Financial understanding of gross profit management and achieving sales targets