Chef Manager - Nights HPC

Somerset Larder; Stogursey; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering service provider is seeking a Chef Manager for their night shift team on a construction site project. The ideal candidate will manage food operations, ensure high standards of quality and safety, and lead a team of culinary professionals. You will require experience in food safety management and proven leadership in a fast-paced environment. This role offers competitive pay and generous employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Comprehensive family leave benefits

Free meals on shift

Access to mental health support

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing catering teams for high-volume food service.
• Chef experience at sous chef or similar level.
• Familiarity with Food Safety Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee night-time food operations ensuring quality and safety.
• Lead and motivate culinary team to meet performance targets.
• Manage budgets and contribute to operational reviews.

Skills

Leadership of culinary teams

Communication skills

Understanding of allergens

Knowledge of dietary requirements

Education

Food Safety Level 3

Health & Safety qualification

Job description

Company Overview

South West Larder: Togetherness, Nurture, Pride, Planet

Full Time: 39 hours a week

Salary: £51,984

Location: Hinkley Point C

Due to our rapid growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Chef Manager to join our Night Shift team on our Hinkley Point C contract, based primarily at the HPC site.

Hinkley Point C is a large-scale, 24/7 construction project, with thousands of employees clocking in and out every day and night. It's also high security, meaning you'll get an extra hour of pay each day when you take the private HPC bus to and from the site.

Our nightshift team work hard and take pride in what they do, creating thousands of meals each night using fresh produce prepared and delivered daily from our Central Production Kitchen in North Petherton.

From our Kitchen Assistants to our Chef Managers - everyone receives professional training and support to ensure our standards of hygiene, quality and presentation are always high, especially when working in such a fast-paced environment.

Values

• Togetherness - Be a tractor not a trailer.
• Nurture - You grow, I grow, we grow.
• Pride - We can and we will
• Planet - We're part of a bigger picture

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Oversee night-time food operations, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and compliance with FSQMS and legislation.
• Lead and motivate the night catering team to deliver exceptional service and meet performance targets.
• Manage food production and service standards, addressing issues promptly and professionally.
• Drive continuous improvement, implementing company processes and supporting product development initiatives.
• Plan menus and food provision efficiently, minimising waste and maintaining cost control.
• Ensure timely ordering and proper storage of raw materials and consumables.
• Maintain kitchen facilities and equipment to the highest hygiene and safety standards.
• Respond to customer feedback and complaints, implementing corrective actions where necessary.
• Support budget preparation and contribute to operational performance reviews.

People Management

• Lead, develop, and inspire the night catering team, conducting regular appraisals and reviews.
• Manage recruitment, induction, and ongoing training to enhance team skills and customer experience.
• Prepare and manage staff rotas, resolve queries, and review timesheets.
• Deliver Toolbox Talks and team briefings, fostering a culture of safety and compliance.
• Champion Somerset Larder values and promote a positive, collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

Experience

• Leadership and management of chefs/catering team members
• People leadership
• Chef qualified by qualification or experience
• Chef experience at sous chef/chef supervisor level or equivalent
• Experience of Food Safety Management Systems
• Experience of HACCP system operation
• Experience in using online ordering tools and operating systems

Skills & Knowledge

• Good interpersonal skills
• Proven communication skills both written and verbal
• Allergens
• Dietary requirements

Qualifications (Required)

• Food Safety 3 (or gained within 1 month of appointment)
• Health & Safety qualification

Behaviours

• Able to work to deadlines
• Able to respond to changing business and job related requirements
• Responsive to customer requests
• Flexible, conscientious and co-operative.
• Self-motivated and practical
• Embraces and complies with the Zero Harm culture.

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Food Safety 4
• Management qualification at level 5 (e.g. ILM5)
• Chef qualification
• HACCP qualification

Employee Benefits Menu

At Somerset Larder, we believe our people are the secret ingredient to our success. Here's a flavourful look at the benefits we've cooked up for our amazing team:

Generous Time Off

Savour a well-balanced blend of work and personal time with our generous annual leave allowance (32 days including bank holidays)

Pension Contributions with Extra Spice

Prepare for your future with a pension plan that goes beyond the basics - 5% from you, matched with a hearty 5% from us

Life Assurance

Our life assurance plan is here to provide peace of mind, so you can focus on serving up excellence

Cycle Scheme

Get a healthy and eco-friendly start to each day with our cycle scheme - perfect for working up an appetite!

Comprehensive Family Leave Benefits

When life serves up big changes, we're here to support you with a menu of family leave benefits designed so you can make memories as you care for your family.

Free Food and Drink on Shift

Enjoy a daily free meal/drink so you can fuel up and stay energised.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)/Mental Health First Aiders

Tap into our 24/7, all-year round helpline and portal Wisdom, loaded with resources on health, finances, legal advice and lifestyle tips - a full menu of support options

Christmas Shutdown

Relax during the festive period whilst the operation is closed between Christmas and New Year - a rarity for the Hospitality industry (option to volunteer for skeleton staffing)

Learning, Development and Apprenticeship Opportunities

Stir up new skills with a range of development and apprenticeship opportunities to help you grow your career and cook up success in the culinary world.

Access to Occupational Health

As a perk of being part of the HPC project, you will have access to Health Partners, the UK's leading provider of workplace health services

Refer a Friend Scheme

Use our employee referral programme and benefit financially by adding people from your professional network to our workforce.

Monthly Recognition: A Toast to you

Each month, we raise a glass to our star team members who go above and beyond, as nominated by their colleagues

Long Service Awards

Celebrate the milestones! Receive our heartfelt gratitude and special recognition at your 5- and 10-year anniversaries

Annual Team Awards

Join us for our annual awards event as we honour the outstanding contributions and achievements of our team. It's our way of saying cheers to you!

Pre-Employment Screening

Successful applicants will be required to provide a three-year employment history and five-year address history to work on Hinkley Point C.

They must be able to provide in dated photographic ID and their right to work in the UK so that security clearance can be obtained as these roles are based on a nuclear regulated site.