Mobile Kitchen Manager

ISS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

As a Kitchen Manager with ISS, you will deliver exceptional food services for students while managing operations in various schools. You will play a crucial role in supporting onsite teams, ensuring high service quality, and fostering strong relationships with clients and students. This position requires flexibility and positive leadership skills, making it ideal for someone looking to make an impact in the education sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in food and hospitality, preferably as Chef Manager.
• Flexible and forward-thinking.
• Ability to lead independently.

Responsibilities

• Support site management as Kitchen Manager.
• Adapt to different working environments and teams.
• Provide high-quality service in the absence of a kitchen manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Team-oriented

Education

Level 3 Food Safety certification

Job description

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Working Pattern:

Monday to Friday - Various shift patterns, depending on which location is being covered.

Contract Details:

• Type: Permanent
• Hourly Rate: £14.50

Job Role:

As Kitchen Manager, your primary focus is on delivering great food for our students. You will act as Kitchen Management in the absence of the onsite manager whilst maintaining high standards.

You will support the Operations team and onsite catering teams in setting and driving standards, managing in line with budgets and targets.

This role involves traveling and working in various schools, supporting onsite Kitchen Managers to grow the business.

You will assist with training site teams, including kitchen managers, to ensure high service quality and help with stock takes.

The key to success will be positive leadership and building strong relationships with clients and students.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support site management as Kitchen Manager.
2. Adapt to different working environments and teams.
3. Be flexible to cover staff absences at short notice.
4. Provide high-quality service in the absence of a kitchen manager.
5. Undertake audits and improve service quality.
6. Engage with clients and customers about service standards.
7. Deliver a customer-focused offer at unit level through hands-on leadership.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in food and hospitality, preferably as Chef Manager.
• Level 3 Food Safety certification.
• Clean, well-presented appearance.
• Flexible and forward-thinking.
• Attention to detail and proactive approach.
• Good communication skills.
• IT literate.
• Team-oriented and able to lead independently.

About ISS FS Education:

Serves around 90,000 meals daily across schools, colleges, and universities. Food for Life Catering Mark holders, serving accredited menus at 400+ sites in the UK.

The Company:

ISS is a global workplace and facility management leader, committed to high standards and inclusive employment practices. We value diversity and offer opportunities for growth and development.

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