Chef Manager

Atalian Servest; Warrington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chef Manager to lead their catering team at a client site. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage catering services, ensuring high standards of food production and presentation. You will be responsible for menu planning, stock control, and team recruitment, all while working in a supportive environment that values professional development and work-life balance. Enjoy a rewarding career with a company that prioritizes diversity and inclusion, and offers a range of benefits to enhance your work experience.

Benefits

Wide range of retail discounts

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to internal diversity community

Access to Mental Health First Aiders

Immediate access to Learning and Development platform

Professional membership fees paid

Monthly Superstar Awards

Qualifications

• Professional catering qualification preferred, with experience in a similar role.
• Food safety knowledge and good cooking standards are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage catering services, ensuring high-quality food production.
• Plan menus, control stock, and recruit team members.

Skills

Catering Management

Food Safety Level 3

Budget Management

Cooking Skills

IT Literacy

Education

Professional Catering Qualification (706/1 and 2 or equivalent NVQ)

Food Safety Certification

Job description

Job Reference: CAT/KH/25-04/853/1/PR

Job Title: Chef Manager

Site Address: Grammar School Rd, Latchford

Postcode: WA41JL – Applicants must have the right to work in the UK

Salary: £24,000 - £25,500

Contract: Permanent

Hours per week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 07:00 - 15:30 - 40 hours per week

Business Overview

The Atalian Servest workforce is made up of 30,000 passionate, responsive, and knowledgeable colleagues, all of whom deliver sustainable and award-winning FM solutions to our clients. Encompassing three specialist brands; Angel Hill, Academy, and Groundhouse, our catering division provides bespoke catering solutions in virtually every sector and business type. We offer a full range of catering services, including full counter services, coffee & deli bars, and hospitality & events.

Role Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Chef Manager to join our passionate and driven Catering team based at our client’s site.

Benefits

• Wide range of retail discounts
• Discounted gym membership
• Join our Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to “CHROMA”, our internal colleague-led diversity and inclusion community – join a committee or take part in our events
• Access to internal Mental Health First Aiders
• Immediate access to “Opportunity” our internal Learning and Development platform
• Required professional membership fees paid for
• Win monthly Atalian Servest Superstar Awards

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage all catering and associated services at appointed premises.
• Food production in line with the company recipes, cooked and presented to a high specification.
• Planning and promotion of menus, stock control, and EDI ordering of all supplies.
• Always be responsible for the security of the unit money.
• To recruit all local unit Team Members as agreed with the Operations Manager and appraise all unit Team Members on an agreed time scale.

About You:

• Ideally a professional catering qualification to 706/1 and 2 or equivalent NVQ.
• Food safety L3 would be an advantage.
• Good Standard of cooking and food presentation.
• Ability to work within a challenging budget in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience in a similar role and environment would be an advantage.
• Would suit someone looking for a better work/life balance as no evenings so would also consider applicants from the restaurant or hotel sector.
• IT literate.
• Must take part in online training.

How to apply

If you are interested to join a business that encourages professional development, career progression, and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply!

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Diversity & Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer and are proud of the diversity represented across our business. In 2021 we won the IWFM award for our diversity and inclusion initiative, CHROMA and we are proud to have also achieved the Disability Confident Level 2 Standard as well as being signatories of the Race at Work Charter and Mental Health at Work Commitment.