Chef Manager
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 and lunch service with occassional hospitality.
If you have proven chef management experience, champion innovation, have a good knowledge of GP's, labour management and have strong communication skills this is a fantastic opportunity for you.
Role Responsibility
- Produce all food services to the agreed client standards
- Ensure financial documentation and accountancy of the unit is accurate and within agreed budgeted levels
- Manage the quality and hygiene of the food cycle from preparation through to delivery
- Motivate and lead catering employees to perform their roles to a high standard
- Actively seek and identify opportunities for business growth within the contract and external market
The Ideal Candidate
Essential
- Proven experience in managing and leading a catering function
- Industry acumen and knowledge of external catering developments & innovations
- Strong financial understanding and demonstrable budgeting management
- Experienced in adhering to and driving company initiatives
- Experience in leading, and managing a team
- Strong communication, and negotiation skills
- Experience working in a standards /compliance environment
- Relevant qualification and training and IT literate
Desirable
- CIEH/IOSH
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.