Relief Chef Manager

Miquill; Bath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering company in Bath seeks a Relief Chef Manager to oversee the financial and operational performance of school catering facilities. The ideal candidate will lead a team to deliver exceptional service and meals while ensuring compliance with standards. Key responsibilities include managing costs, driving sales, and supporting staff development in a creative kitchen environment. Competitive hourly wage with no weekend work and 38 weeks per year.

Benefits

Friendly kitchen environment

Opportunities for development and training courses

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Previous experience managing a team is essential.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety practices within a kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Manage the team for an exceptional dining experience.
• Lead preparation of delicious, nutritious meals.
• Support and guide the team positively.
• Control catering operation costs, including stock and labor.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Team management

Leadership

Health and Safety knowledge

Financial understanding

Craft-based cooking

Education

OND or HND Qualification

Job description

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As a Relief Chef Manager, you will be supporting the financial and operational performance of the catering facilities of schools within your region. You will be focusing on delivering exceptional service and food with a creative twist to make school mealtimes fun and exciting.

Package

Firstly, the happiness of our employees is of utmost importance to us, our friendly kitchen environments will make you feel supported and part of a family.

This role is:

• Monday to Friday working - no more weekends!
• 37.5 hours working with no late nights
• 38 weeks per year based around term time (more time to spend with friends and family)
• £14 per hour

You will also benefit from:

• Working for a fast-growing company that would like you to grow with them
• A dedicated L&D team to support you in developing your skills, including apprenticeships and training courses that are available for everyone.

We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people, and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought by the company.

Main Responsibilities

• Managing the team to ensure a consistently fantastic dining experience for students and staff in line with company standards
• Leading in the preparation of delicious and nutritious meals of the highest quality, using our menus and overseeing development
• Providing outstanding support and guidance to the team
• Leading, developing, coaching and training all staff in a positive and motivating manner
• Supporting the control of the catering operation, including stock, food, and labour costs
• Managing and improving all controllable costs
• Driving sales through monthly promotions and added-value events
• Building positive relationships with clients and customers
• Ensuring full compliance with company systems & procedures, and legislation
• Carrying out regular audits to ensure standards are being met

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for somebody who shares our passion for serving great-tasting food and providing excellent service, maintaining the highest standards at all times, along with the following:

• A full UK driving licence
• A natural positive leader who can demonstrate great teamwork
• Previous experience in managing a team
• Craft-based experience using fresh ingredients
• OND or HND Qualification (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of Health and Safety practices within a kitchen
• Financial understanding of gross profit management and achieving sales targets