Chef Manager: Weekday Kitchen Leader (No Weekends)

Mint People; Altofts; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mint People is seeking a Chef Manager to lead the kitchen at a busy distribution centre in Northampton (NN4). You will oversee breakfast, lunch and dinner for staff, managing a small team to deliver high standards of food quality and hygiene while planning menus and ordering stock.

As a hands-on leader, you will ensure cost-effective operations, maintain health and food hygiene compliance, and foster a positive kitchen culture with a proactive approach to adapting to a dynamic site.

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef Manager or Head Chef in high-volume setting.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage kitchen operations.
• Hands-on leader who enjoys kitchen work as well as management.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and allergen management.
• Proactive approach and adaptability to a dynamic site.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing breakfast, lunch, and dinner for staff onsite.
• Lead and develop a small kitchen team to maintain high standards of food quality and hygiene.
• Plan menus, order stock, and ensure cost-effective kitchen operations.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety and food hygiene regulations.
• Create a positive kitchen culture and lead by example.

Skills

Leadership in kitchen

Kitchen management

Food safety

Allergen management

Organisational skills

Job description

Mint People is seeking a Chef Manager to lead the kitchen at a busy distribution centre in Northampton (NN4). You will oversee breakfast, lunch and dinner for staff, managing a small team to deliver high standards of food quality and hygiene while planning menus and ordering stock.

As a hands-on leader, you will ensure cost-effective operations, maintain health and food hygiene compliance, and foster a positive kitchen culture with a proactive approach to adapting to a dynamic site.