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Chef Manager

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Job Introduction

We are looking to recruit a quality and food focussed Chef Manager to lead the catering team at a small friendly prep school in the heart of Cheshire, offering a bespoke catering service to students. The role will suit Managers with innovative ideas to influence young customers and a passion for fresh ingredients, current trends and food presentation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work at a popular school and manage a great team to develop the business and make a real difference.


 

Role Responsibility

  • Efficient management of boarding school catering services, including breakfast, lunch and supper for up to 300 students.
  • Manage the delivery of hospitality services including summer school and match teas
  • Effectively develop and engage a catering and housekeeping team of 12 to deliver an outstanding service to client, customers and students.
  • Control and monitor the financial performance of the unit and to maintain costs within pre-budgeted targets.
  • Ensure all food is prepared fresh and to a high standard as per service level agreement, Company policy and current legislation.
  • Establish and maintain satisfactory relationships with individuals at all levels within the Company and the Client organisation.
  • Implement and maintain the Statutory and Company standards of hygiene, health and safety and take any action as is necessary.
     

The Ideal Candidate

  • Previous experience in a similar Head Chef or Chef Manager role
  • Excellent craft skills and passion for fresh food and current trends
  • Flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the business
  • Experience of managing a team within a catering environment
  • Good financial awareness
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Passion for delivering great food and service
  • Knowledge of Food Hygiene and Health & Safety

 

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.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.

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