Chef Manager NEW Defence Posted today £42,000 per year London Chefs

Chef Manager - Central London

Salary: £40,000 per annum / 37.5 hours per week

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Chef Manager to join our ESS team in Central London. You will be providing outstanding service to the staff at the resort whilst guiding and motivating your team to be the best they can possibly be.

Services provided are breakfast, lunch, hospitality, coffee shop and retail.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• To prepare and oversee all preparation of food to the highest standard
• To produce food in a timely fashion to ensure smooth service to the customers
• To ensure that all appropriate ingredients are available for the menus
• To develop and plan menus that are in line with client and customer expectations
• Pride yourself on food quality and hygiene standard
• Overall responsibility for managing the kitchen team - 3 team members
• Provide feedback and coaching on performance
• To ensure that the kitchen team have completed up to date COSSH and Food Hygiene training

About You

You're an experienced chef who enjoys leading a team and taking responsibility for a kitchen. You'll take pride in great food, smooth operations, and creating a welcoming environment.

You will have:

• Experience as a Head Chef, Chef Manager, or similar
• Relevant catering qualifications (e.g. NVQ, City & Guilds - desirable)
• Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills
• A hands on approach and calm attitude under pressure
• Passion for delivering fresh, seasonal meals
• Flexibility for occasional weekend support