Chef Manager: Lead Kitchen, Menu Innovation & Team

bartlett mitchell - #ETAndover; Test Valley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Michelin masterclasses

Fully funded development courses

Discounts & cashback

Cycle-to-work

Freedom Friday

Free lunch

Mental Health App

Parental leave

Fertility leave

Grandparent leave

Job summary

Bartlett Mitchell is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead the contract site, liaise with the client, and ensure top standards of food quality and service. You will recruit, train and motivate your team, drive spectacular menus, and uphold hygiene, safety and COSHH requirements.

You will manage the budget, complete weekly reports and stock counts, forecast accurately, and strive to achieve GP and budgets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a catering team at contract level.
• Strong budget and GP management skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and COSHH requirements.

Responsibilities

• Run the contract site and liaise with the client to ensure quality food and service.
• Recruit, train and motivate the team; manage weekly reports and stock counts.
• Forecast accurately to hit GP and budgets; plan menus and innovative service.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Menu planning

Food safety

Education

City & Guilds 7061/7062 or NVQ equivalents

Tools

Food Safety Level 3

Health & Safety Level 2

COSHH knowledge

Job description

Bartlett Mitchell is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead the contract site, liaise with the client, and ensure top standards of food quality and service. You will recruit, train and motivate your team, drive spectacular menus, and uphold hygiene, safety and COSHH requirements.

You will manage the budget, complete weekly reports and stock counts, forecast accurately, and strive to achieve GP and budgets.