School Chef Manager - Guildford

Blue Arrow; Guildford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider seeks a passionate and experienced Chef Manager to lead a large kitchen at a prestigious independent school in Guildford. The role involves crafting diverse and nutritious menus, overseeing daily operations, and ensuring high food safety standards. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills, along with a fervor for exceptional dining experiences. This role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including enhanced leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

3 volunteering days

3 days grandparent leave

24 weeks' enhanced maternity leave

Discounts via Perkbox app

Career development opportunities

Free meals while on shift

Qualifications

• Experience in a chef management role is preferred.
• Creative flair for crafting diverse and nutritious menus.
• Ability to maintain high food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Craft imaginative and nutritionally balanced menus.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations ensuring quality.
• Maintain health and safety regulations in the kitchen.

Skills

Imaginative menu crafting

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Passion for food & service

Job description

Job Description

Chef Manager

Location: Guildford

Salary: £40,000 per annum + benefits!

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 via Perkbox app (high street shops, holidays & cinema)
• Wellbeing hub & employee assistance programme
• Free meals while on shift
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships available for all experience levels

Are you a seasoned, inspirational, and creative Chef looking to step into a Junior Chef Manager role? Do you have a passion for creating exceptional dining experiences and driving culinary excellence?

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious professional to take the lead at a prestigious independent school catering for 120 day pupils with morning break, lunch, supper service, and hospitality events, operating 51 weeks a year.

Job Description

A s our Chef Manager your focus is to work closely with your teams to develop a great work relationship and together provide the best customer service.

As well as having an excellent presentation, organizational and communication skills, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for food & service and possess bags of enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Craft imaginative and nutritionally balanced menus that cater to diverse tastes, dietary preferences, and nutritional needs of our students.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food quality and service.
• Maintain strict adherence to health and safety regulations, ensuring a clean and organized kitchen environment.

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