Chef Manager

What you'll be doing… Accountable for ensuring ongoing team communications
Oversee and participate in the preparation, cooking, and serving of fresh, high-quality meals while ensuring consistency and portion control. Prepare and cook nutritionally balanced seasonal menus that meet dietary, medical, or ethnic requirements
Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff; manage staff rotas, conduct performance reviews, and manage payroll administration
Manage the kitchen budget, control food costs (Gross Profit), perform weekly stocktakes and record accurate data
Compliance & Safety: Enforce strict adherence to our Food Safety (HACCP), Health & Safety (COSHH), and EHO standards, maintaining impeccable hygiene records
Operational Duties: Manage inventory ordering with our client, support and report the equipment maintenance log, record waste and look to support waste reduction Working Pattern: Monday - Friday | 8:00am - 2:00pm | 30 Hours Per Week | Term Time Only Job ID: 6051

What can you bring? Proven leadership ability with a proactive, hands-on approach
Genuine interest in customer service excellence
Focused on the front line
Catering experience essential with chef skills
2+ years' experience as Head Chef or Sous Chef ready for their next step
Business Acumen: Good understanding of P&L accounts, budgeting, and cost-control measures.
Certifications: Level 2 or 3 Food Safety & Hygiene
Excellent communication for liaising with clients and children in our settings What the role brings to you: A stable, daytime role in education catering
A supportive kitchen team
Opportunities to develop your skills
Great work-life balance