Chef Manager

Full timeMonday to Friday - 07:00am - 3:00pm£35000 per annum plus our Sodexo employee benefits packageOpportunities for professional developmentChef ManagerReading, RG4 9NHAt Sodexo, we're passionate about our people.We know that our teams are the key to delivering exceptional service and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, customers, and employees.We are looking for an organised and motivated Chef Manager to oversee a small on-site catering operation. The successful candidate will manage a team of four employees, maintain high food service standards, and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the unit.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading a team, delivering high-quality catering services, and building strong relationships with clients and colleagues.As a Chef Manager you'll:Manage and support a team of four catering staff, ensuring high standards of performance and service.Prepare, organise, and deliver food services in line with agreed service standards
and client expectations.Coordinate hospitality catering for meeting rooms and occasional special events.Build strong working relationships with clients, customers, and the on-site facilities team.Monitor and control the financial performance of the unit, ensuring costs remain within budget.Maintain accurate administration, reporting, and payroll processes.Ensure full compliance with health and safety, food hygiene, and company policies.Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and allergen management.Recruit, train, and develop team members while conducting regular performance reviews.Ensure maintenance issues are reported and resolved promptly with the facilities team.What we're looking for:EssentialPrevious catering or hospitality experience.Experience managing or supervising a team.Experience managing budgets and monitoring financial performance.Good literacy, numeracy, and IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.Strong organisational and time management

skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work under pressure and maintain high standards.Self-motivated with a proactive and flexible approach.DesirableLevel 3 Food Hygiene Certificate.NVQ Level 2 Chef qualification or equivalent.Experience delivering training and developing team members through coaching and support.Why Sodexo?:Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater.Belong in a company and team that values you for you. Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.Thrive in your own way.We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing supportAn extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeingAccess to a 24hr virtual GP ServiceSodexo Discounts