Chef Manager - Derby

TN United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated food service professional to lead culinary operations and ensure exceptional food quality. This role involves preparing and presenting food to high standards, managing food orders, and fostering a positive team environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food service, strong communication skills, and experience in contract catering. With a focus on employee development and recognition, this position offers a supportive atmosphere where your contributions are valued. Join a forward-thinking company that prioritizes both quality service and employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Financial Wellbeing Programme

Medicash Health Cash Plan

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Sharebuy Scheme

Recognition Awards

Discounts on Entertainment

Ongoing Training and Development

Qualifications

• Experience in contract catering and culinary management.
• Strong communication and team-oriented skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food to required standards.
• Manage food orders and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Support and develop the team effectively.

Skills

Contract Catering Experience

Culinary Skills

Management Experience

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Job description

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• Understand and deliver all contractual terms.
• Communicate any on-site client changes to line manager.
• Maintain regular communication with clients.
• Complete action plans following client satisfaction surveys.
• Ensure all company promotions are correctly implemented.
• Identify additional opportunities and discuss with line manager.
• Analyze and manage all in-unit costs effectively.
• Monitor and manage gross profit (GP).
• Accurately input and maintain cost and sales records.
• Record and minimize food wastage.
• Support, train, coach, and develop your team.
• Implement and review all relevant HSE procedures within the unit.
• Report and investigate all HSE incidents, reviewing work procedures as needed.
• Report HSE issues beyond your control to your line manager.
• Ensure team adherence to all H&S and FS policies.

Food Service Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present food to required standards and portion specifications.
• Manage processing of food orders and the receipt and storage of deliveries.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchens and surrounding areas.
• Ensure correct use of all machinery and equipment.
• Perform other tasks to support effective food service delivery as reasonably requested.

Experience and Skills

• Experience in contract catering.
• Previous culinary and management experience in a similar role.
• Passionate about working in a food service environment.
• Good communication skills and team-oriented attitude.
• Friendly, helpful, and polite demeanor.

Benefits

• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products.
• Medicash health cash plan for medical treatments.
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Sharebuy Scheme.
• Recognition awards including peer recognition and Long Service Awards.
• Employee-led networks.
• Discounts on entertainment, health, wellbeing, and travel.
• Shopping discounts up to 15% at high street and online stores.
• Ongoing training, development, and career pathways.