Relief Chef Manager

Thomas Franks Ltd; Lisboa; Presencial; EUR 32 000 - 39 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Thomas Franks is seeking a Relief Chef Manager to support operations across the Lisbon region. You will lead in fast-paced kitchens, creating bespoke seasonal menus from fresh ingredients and managing food costings with brand standards in mind.

The role requires experience at Head Chef or Chef Manager level within contract catering, ideally in Independent Schools or B&I, and a strong focus on customer service and quality. Lisbon region with full-time hours.

Qualificações

• Experience as Head Chef or Chef Manager in contract catering (ideal in Independent Schools or B&I).
• Able to design fresh seasonal menus and cook from scratch.
• Ability to manage food costings and maintain brand standards.

Responsabilidades

• Cover Head Chef | Chef Manager holidays and sickness.
• Support mobilisations and at-location troubleshooting.
• Cover vacancies and ensure service at locations.
• Produce food using fresh ingredients and regional suppliers.
• Create bespoke seasonal menus from local suppliers.
• Complete food costings and company bookwork.
• Ensure food hygiene and safety policies are followed.

Conhecimentos

Food & customer service

Client relationships

Leadership

Innovation & passion

Organised with attention to detail

Financial understanding

Formação académica

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or equivalent

Level 3 Food Hygiene

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Lisboa
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: € 35,000 per annum
Hours: 40 per week

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.

Relief Chef Manager

We are looking for a talented Relief Chef Manager to join our team to support our business across the Lisbon region and surrounding areas.

You will have previous experience of working within fast-paced kitchens at either Head Chef or Chef Manager level within contract catering (ideally Independent Schools or B&I).

You will be excited to work with fresh seasonal ingredients & regularly changing bespoke menus which YOU create! You will be creative and have the opportunity to showcase your skillset every day.

Key Responsibilities

• To cover Head Chef| Chef Manager holiday and sickness
• To support with mobilisations
• To support with troubleshooting at locations which require additional support
• To cover a vacancy
• To produce food for service using fresh ingredients, cooking from scratch and following the companies brand standards
• Creating bespoke seasonal menus from regional and local suppliers
• Completing food costings as required
• Completing company bookwork
• Ensuring company food standards are adhered to and wastage controlled.
• Ensuring all Food Hygiene and Health & Safety policies and allergen control procedures are followed.

Skills

• A genuine interest in food & excellent customer service skills
• Excellent client relationship skills
• An all-round team player and leader
• Innovation and passion for great food
• An organised Relief Chef Manager with attention to detail
• Sound financial understanding

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.

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.

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

As part of the onboarding process a clear Certificado do Registo Criminal (Criminal Record Certificate) will be required due to the nature of the business.