Chef Manager

1 week ago

Hook RG NB, United Kingdom Stir Food Ltd. Full time

Job Introduction

As Chef Manager, you will have full operational and financial responsibility for your school's catering facility, placing emphasis on delivering the highest quality food and service as well as having the creative flair, originality and ability to make a stir in the school catering industry.

Role Responsibility

  • Managing the team to ensure a consistently fantastic dining experience for students and staff in line with company standards
  • Leading in the preparation of delicious and nutritious meals of the highest quality, using our fresh and sustainable ingredients, and overseeing menu development
  • Providing outstanding support and guidance to the team
  • Leading, developing, coaching and training all staff in a positive and motivating manner
  • Having full control of the catering operation, including stock, food, and labour costs
  • Managing and improving all controllable costs
  • Driving sales through monthly promotions and added-value events
  • Building positive relationships with clients and customers
  • Ensuring full compliance with company systems & procedures, and legislation
  • Carrying out regular audits to ensure standards are being met

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for somebody who shares our passion for maintaining the highest standards of food and service for our customers, along with the following:

  • A natural positive leader who can demonstrate great teamwork
  • Previous experience in managing a team
  • Craft-based experience using fresh ingredients
  • OND or HND Qualification (preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of Health and Safety practices within a kitchen
  • Financial understanding of gross profit management and achieving sales targets

Package Description

Firstly, we give our teams the time, freedom and tools they need to ensure pride in what they are doing each day

You will also benefit from:

  • Monday to Friday working - no more weekends
  • 35 hours working with no late nights
  • 39 weeks per year based around term time (more time to spend with friends and family)
  • £16 per hour
  • Working for a fast-growing company that would like you to grow with them
  • A dedicated L&D team to support you in developing your skills. including apprenticeships and training courses that are available for everyone.

We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people, and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought by the company. Please also note that it may be necessary for this role to be removed before the closing date due to the volume of applications we receive.

About the Company

We are a school catering company that loves food, encourages a community spirit, and has a mission to put pride back into school kitchens across the UK.

We have an amazing team that we value greatly. There is an expert for everything with a diverse range of skills and abilities who all share our common goal of creating a stir in education catering.

We continually maintain high standards both in terms of the food we serve and the management and safety of our kitchens, which is driven by our committed team. Our on-site teams receive regular support and training, which means they have the right skills to deliver the standards and performance that we expect.

We are looking for people with the creative initiative to grow with us and offer exciting opportunities that will attract the big thinkers and bold movers. If you think this is you, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract

Pay: £16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Work Location: In person

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