School Catering Manager

2 days ago


Barnard Castle, United Kingdom Chartwells - Schools Full time
Join Our Team as a Chef Manager

We're seeking a talented and ambitious Chef Manager to join our team at Chartwells - Schools. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for creating exceptional food experiences for our clients and customers.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement innovative food concepts that delight our clients and customers
  • Lead and manage a team of catering professionals to ensure exceptional service and quality
  • Oversee the efficiency of all catering operations, including inventory management and food waste control
  • Manage budgets and financial targets to ensure successful outcomes
  • Implement and review Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams
Requirements:
  • Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
  • Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
  • Have experience managing teams in a similar role
  • Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
  • Strive for excellence in an enthusiastic and motivated manner
  • Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill
  • Possess the ability to work under pressure
  • Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
  • Have a safety-first mindset

As a Chef Manager at Chartwells - Schools, you will have the opportunity to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognizes employees who go beyond the plate. We are committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers.

Chartwells - Schools is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, we have been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds, and lead long healthy lives. Every week, we serve millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check.



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