Chef Manager: Lead Kitchen, Quality & Cost Control

Benugo; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal on shift

Endless tea and coffee on shift

WSH pension scheme enrolment

28 days annual leave including Bank/Hb

Enhanced family leave

Discounts & portal access

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Uniform provided

Cycle to Work scheme

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Benugo is seeking a Chef Manager to lead all kitchen operations, ensuring menu execution, team development and strict compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations. You will partner with the General Manager to control labour costs, manage kitchen budgets and drive costs while delivering exceptional food quality and customer service in a fast-paced environment.

You will engage with customers to understand catering needs, monitor stock, order responsibly, and contribute to sales

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams and delivering high-quality food.
• Knowledge of Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations.
• Ability to train staff on menu, equipment and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Daily management and leadership of the team including skills development.
• Ensuring the team are trained in all aspects of the menu, equipment and procedures as required by John Lewis.
• Work with the General Manager to ensure labour costs are within budget.
• Manage kitchen budgets, report on financial performance and implement cost savings without impacting delivery of excellence.
• Interact with customers to understand catering needs and address requirements.
• Drive sales and monitor costs through responsible ordering.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Budget management

Food safety

Health & safety

Menu execution

Customer communication

Cost control

Job description

Benugo is seeking a Chef Manager to lead all kitchen operations, ensuring menu execution, team development and strict compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations. You will partner with the General Manager to control labour costs, manage kitchen budgets and drive costs while delivering exceptional food quality and customer service in a fast-paced environment.

You will engage with customers to understand catering needs, monitor stock, order responsibly, and contribute to sales