Chef Manager

Role Overview

Chef Manager - responsible for the operational and financial performance of a school catering facility, ensuring high quality food and service.

Responsibilities

• Financial Control - manage and improve controllable costs, including stock, food and labour.
• Team Leadership - lead, coach, train and inspire the kitchen team to deliver excellence every day.
• Culinary Innovation - oversee menu development, drive sales through exciting monthly promotions and added value events.
• Quality Assurance - guarantee all standards, systems and legislation are met through regular audits and proactive management.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Gross Profit (GP) management and the ability to achieve sales targets.
• Excellent craft skills with a genuine commitment to using fresh ingredients for exceptional quality food.
• Proven experience in line management - coaching, motivating and developing a high performing team.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety practices.
• OND/HND qualification is a bonus; on the job experience is highly valued.

Benefits and Working Hours

• 30 hours per week, 37.8 weeks per year - Monday to Friday during term time with no late nights, weekends or Christmas shifts.

• Pay: £14 per hour.

• Great work life balance and career growth opportunities within a fast growing company.

• Learning & Development team offers apprenticeship and training courses to help you constantly develop your skills.

• All staff must share a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people; enhanced DBS disclosure required.