Chef Manager (Head Chef)
Job Introduction
We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Chef Manager to join our team on site.
This is a Monday to Friday operation with a breakfast, lunch and dinner service.
You will be responsible for menu planning, bookkeeping and will manage a team ensuring they are fully engaged and motivated.
Role Responsibility
•Organise and lead the preparation and presentation of all meals service at the required times and to the required high standard. Breakfast, Lunch and Hospitality requests.
•Ensure the highest standard of service delivery at all times.
•Manage menu planning, orders, and receiving, checking and storing deliveries as requested.
•Complete bookwork/administration and to adhere with compliance and company policies
•Establish and maintain satisfactory relationships with individuals at all levels within the Company and the Client organisation.
•Ensure that the Company and Statutory Regulations pertaining to the safe and hygienic operation of the kitchen and ancillary areas are adhered to by all members of staff and visitors.
•Work with a marketing plan to carry out events , promote the services effectively and engage staff in proactive marketing to ensure customer interest and focus on maximising sales
The Ideal Candidate
Essential
- Previous experience of chef supervision
- Ability to achieve and set standards and operate to performance criteria
- Sense of own initiative
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients, and staff
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Good financial awareness
- IT Literate
Desirable
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- 706/2 or NVQ2 chef qualification, or equivalent
- CIEH/IOSH
Package Description
Monday - Friday (Occassional weekend)
Free on site parking
About the Company
In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.