Relief Chef Manager

TN United Kingdom; Hereford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing company as a Relief Chef Manager, where you will lead a dedicated team to deliver exceptional dining experiences in schools. This role offers a Monday to Friday schedule with no late nights, allowing you to enjoy quality time with family and friends. You will play a key role in menu development, ensuring high-quality meals, while also managing costs and driving sales through creative promotions. With a focus on professional development and a supportive kitchen environment, this position is perfect for someone passionate about food and service.

Benefits

No weekend work

Supportive kitchen environment

Professional development opportunities

Family-friendly schedule

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a team in a kitchen environment.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage the team to ensure a fantastic dining experience.
• Lead the preparation of nutritious meals and oversee menu development.
• Support and train staff in a positive manner.

Skills

Team Management

Culinary Skills

Health and Safety Knowledge

Financial Management

Leadership

Education

OND or HND Qualification

Job description

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As a Relief Chef Manager, will be supporting the financial and operational performance for 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!
• 40 hours working with no late nights
• 39 weeks per year based around term time (more time to spend with friends and family)
• £16 per hour

You will also benefit from:

• Working for a fast-growing company who 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 of 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, and overseeing menu development
• Providing outstanding support and guidance to the team
• Leading, developing, coaching and training all staff in a positive and motivating manner
• Supporting in 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