Chef Manager – Wakefield, England

Holroyd Howe; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering provider in Wakefield is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to oversee kitchen operations at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School. This role involves delivering high-quality meals and managing a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a passion for food, and a commitment to excellence. You will enjoy a competitive salary and a variety of benefits including free meals, development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Free meals while at work

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Pension and life insurance

Qualifications

• A proven track record in delivering exceptional food and catering services.
• Be a hands-on leader who invests in your team's development.
• Ability to exceed expectations daily.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen team to deliver high-quality meals.
• Ensure excellent food presentation and compliance with health standards.
• Maintain a positive and inclusive work environment.

Skills

Presentation skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Creativity

Dedication

Education

Management experience in a similar environment

Health & Safety knowledge

Financial acumen and strong IT literacy

Knowledge of current food trends

Job description

Chef Manager – Wakefield, England

Company Description

Chef Manager – Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Wakefield
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Location: Wakefield

Are you a talented and passionate chef looking for your next challenge? Queen Elizabeth Grammar School in Wakefield is seeking a dedicated Chef Manager to lead our kitchen team and deliver high-quality, nutritious meals for our students, staff, and visitors.

Benefits

• 28 days holiday, including bank holidays
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 weeks’ enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts through the HAPI app: high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Access to our Wellbeing Hub
• Employee assistance programme for personal support
• Free meals while at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

Why Join Us?

Queen Elizabeth Grammar School is a prestigious institution with a strong sense of community and commitment to excellence. Here’s what we offer:

• A competitive salary of £28,000 per annum.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

If you’re ready to bring your culinary expertise and leadership skills to our team, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Description

The Secret to Our Success? Our People.

We’re on the lookout for a talented and experienced Chef Manager with a proven track record in delivering exceptional food and catering services. Join us and bring your expertise to one of our highly prestigious education settings, where excellence is the standard.

What We’re Looking For:

As a Chef Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind our kitchen operations. To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• Impeccable presentation skills to match the high standards of our setting.
• Strong organisational and communication skills to lead and inspire your team.
• A genuine passion for food and service, bringing creativity and energy to every dish you serve.
• Boundless enthusiasm and dedication to exceed expectations daily.

If you’re ready to take on a role where your skills and passion truly shine, we’d love to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Have worked in a similar environment at a management level
• Be a proven, hands-on leader, able to invest in your team and their development
• Be naturally outgoing and vibrant, display a real passion for food and customer service
• Have excellent Health & Safety knowledge
• Be financially astute and have strong IT literacy
• Be innovative and creative and driven by excellence
• Stay up to date with current food trends

Additional Information

There are many advantages to working for us and we provide our employees with bespoke benefits which include:

• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Reward & recognition schemes
• People awards to celebrate our employees
• Work/life balance
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Prestigious working environments
• Team events scheduled throughout the year
• 28 Prorated Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Competitive salary

We invest in the training and development of our teams to give them the appropriate skills necessary to thrive in their job roles. We have outstanding teams of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children, of all ages, meeting the bespoke requirements of our clients.

“Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity and therefore we require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List Check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding their criminal offences.”

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

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