Chef Manager - Sutton In Ashfield

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering service provider is seeking a passionate Chef Manager to lead a dynamic kitchen team in Sutton in Ashfield. This role involves overseeing daily operations, managing budgets, and ensuring top-notch food safety. Ideal candidates will have experience in contract catering, strong leadership skills, and a flair for creativity. Join us to create energizing meals that inspire hard-working teams while working sociable hours.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef Manager or Senior Chef in contract catering or similar settings.
• Level 3 Food Hygiene certification is desirable.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and a small team.
• Manage budgets and control costs.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food Safety Knowledge

Creativity

Financial Awareness

Job description

Overview

We\'re on the hunt for a passionate and talented Chef Manager to lead a fast-paced catering operation at our site in Sutton in Ashfield. If you love fresh food, thrive in a hands-on environment, and have a talent for leading teams, we want to hear from you. This is your chance to create daily food experiences that energise and inspire hard-working teams, all while working sociable hours with a fantastic support network.

Responsibilities

• Leading daily kitchen operations and a small team with energy and excellence
• Maintaining food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards to the highest level
• Managing budgets, controlling costs, and minimising waste
• Building strong relationships with the client and workforce
• Driving customer satisfaction with tasty, nutritious, and beautifully presented food
• A passion for food and a flair for creativity in the kitchen
• Experience as a Chef Manager or Senior Chef in a contract catering or similar setting
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Sound knowledge of food safety and allergens (Level 3 Food Hygiene desirable)
• Financial awareness with experience managing costs and ordering
• A positive, can-do attitude and the ability to thrive under pressure
• Personality behind every plate

About Dine

Dine provides tailored food services to 140 clients in the business and industry sector. With over two decades of industry experience, we pride ourselves on offering a personalised approach to our clients, whilst delivering outstanding service. Our passion lies in creating great-tasting menus, promoting sustainability, and proudly working with local suppliers and communities. That\'s why our menus feature only locally sourced, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients with a target of reaching Climate Zero by 2030. Our secret ingredient - our people! If you\'ve got what it takes to join some of the food service industry\'s best and brightest, we want to hear from you. Chefs, customer assistants, support and office roles: explore our live vacancies today.