Thomas Franks - Executive Chef Manager TERM TIME ONLY

Thomas Franks Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent education caterer is seeking an Executive Chef Manager for their Surbiton location. This term-time only position involves overseeing food production for 400 students and teachers while maintaining high standards of quality and hygiene. Candidates should have Head Chef experience in contract catering or education, and possess relevant cooking and hygiene qualifications. Attractive benefits and career progression opportunities are available.

Benefits

Wider wallet scheme (discounts at retailers)

Free meals on duty

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave

Cycle to work scheme

Unrivalled individual training and development

Workplace pension

Excellent career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen at Head Chef level.
• Experience in contract catering or Independent Education.
• Ability to demonstrate a good standard of written and verbal English.

Responsibilities

• Operate and control Food Production and Service Production.
• Ensure compliance with Fresh Food standards.
• Plan and devise menus for nutritional value.

Skills

Team working abilities

Listening skills

Adaptability

Customer service approach

Food hygiene knowledge

Education

Recognised cooking qualification (City & Guild 706/1 & 2 or equivalent)

Level 3 food Hygiene qualification

Job description

Executive Chef Manager – Term Time Only, Surbiton

Executive Chef Manager role at a leading independent education caterer. Location: Surbiton. Contract: term-time only, 40 weeks per year, Monday to Friday. Salary: 43000. Hours: 45 per week. Salary and hours are stated for guidance; please confirm during interview. This role supports catering for 400 students and teachers for lunch daily, with a good amount of hospitality through the year.

We are looking for a talented Executive Chef Manager to join our team at one of our prestigious locations in Surbiton.

You will have previous experience of working within a fast-paced kitchen at Head Chef level, ideally within either contract catering (B&I) or Independent Education. You will be excited to work with fresh seasonal ingredients and regularly changing bespoke menus which you create. You will be creative and have the opportunity to showcase your skillset every day.

Role requirements (tasks & responsibilities):

• To operate, monitor and control the Food Production and Service Production to ensure that the food is produced and presented to the highest possible standards, according to the stated Thomas Franks standards and all specified client requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring that the Thomas Franks Fresh Food standards are adhered to by all members of staff, making the best use of local, sustainably sourced and in-season produce at all times using the Company approved suppliers.
• Ensure that the menus are planned and devised for their nutritional value, making the best use of current food styles and customer expectations for daily service and any functions, hospitality or special events.
• Ensure the prompt service of all meals and service at all times to the company/clients’ standards. Restock and replenish stocks and consumables as required during service periods, pre-empt customer needs and achieve optimum customer service delivery.
• The Executive Head Chef must ensure that all production, storage and service areas and equipment are maintained in a hygienic and clean condition, demonstrating a thorough understanding of food safety and health and safety legislation on a daily basis. Practices are to be monitored and reviewed frequently to ensure standards are set and maintained effectively.
• Ensure that the preparation of all food for sale/service is prepared within exemplary standards of hygiene and food safety, ensuring that all subordinate staff adhere to these procedures on health, safety and hygiene at all times.
• Keep the Front of House informed of any food running out and pre-empt any delays in customer waiting.
• To assist in the preparation of planning menus, rotas, placing of orders.
• Ensure that the kitchen operates in line with current health & safety regulations.
• To attend meetings and training courses as required.

General responsibilities:

• Ensure attendance to all staff meetings as required.
• Ensure that all policies and procedural requirements of both legislation and company are adhered to in order to promote a professional and flexible approach at all times.
• To ensure personal presentation is of the highest standard at all times.
• Ensure all necessary checks are carried out in the service and associated areas for food temperatures.
• Carry out all reasonable requests of the management.

Person specification:

• Team working abilities, listening skills, the ability to work on own initiative, impeccable personal presentation, hygiene and behaviour to others, food hygiene certificate preferred.
• The ability to be adaptable and flexible as necessary. Reliable, honest and able to demonstrate an open attentive approach to customer service.
• Willingness to learn new skills and take some responsibility.

Knowledge / competencies:

• Ability to demonstrate a good understanding and use of verbal English.
• Ability to demonstrate a good standard of written English and reading skills.
• Similar experience of customer and/or food preparation environment is essential.
• Hold a recognised cooking qualification such as City & Guild 706/1 & 2 or equivalent.
• Hold a level 3 food Hygiene qualification.

Benefits:

• Wider wallet scheme (discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms etc).
• Free meals on duty
• Volunteers leave - up to one day per year.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Recommend a friend bonus.
• Unrivalled individual training and development.
• Well established apprenticeship programme.
• Team & company social events.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Workplace pension.
• Excellent career progression within a leading independent contract caterer.

About us

Thomas Franks is a founder led, fresh food catering business with a focus on excellence and service delivered with individuality, passion and style. We are unique in every approach and our clients, and our people are paramount to our daily success.

Disclaimer

All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this role.

An enhanced DBS, Identity & reference checks (covering the last five years) will form part of the selection process. As an organisation using the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure service to assess applicants' suitability for positions of trust, Thomas Franks Ltd complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and undertake not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a Disclosure based on conviction or other information revealed. However, for any post in a school please be aware that any application is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such any criminal conviction, caution or bind-over must be declared.

Diversity and Inclusion at Thomas Franks

We actively encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and continue to develop a culture of growth and inclusion and would like to invite applications from groups who are currently under-represented, because we believe greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides a better working life.