Chef Manager

• Delivery of a consistent level of service, within the Company's standards, to the contract specification and agreed performance, qualitative and financial targets.
• Compliance to company and statutory regulations relating to safe systems of work, health & safety, food hygiene, cleanliness, fire and COSHH.
• Ensure the standards across the site are in accordance with the Service Level Agreements and KPI’s specified in the service contract.
• Work in the kitchen assisting in the daily preparation of food, making inroads & innovations into creating food concepts, promotions, health eating and sustainable fish options.
• Dealing effectively with all catering requests and special functions in addition to daily services
• Ensure the standards across the site are in accordance with the Service Level Agreements and KPI’s specified in the service contract. Work in the kitchen assisting in the daily preparation of food, making inroads & innovations into creating food concepts, promotions, health eating and sustainable fish options.
• Liaise with Chefs and Management on all food service issues.
•  Ensure all training is carried out weekly ensuring we are compliant with Health & Safety and Food Safety.
• Plan and cost menus to meet the food service offer specified in the contract using Recipe Online and Chef's Work to ensure compliance with fixed food cost. Ensure compliance with menu planning, ordering and stock control procedures — ordering from Sodexo nominated suppliers.
• Carry out craft training to improve production skills within the unit to ensure emphasis on healthy eating, presentation and promotions.
• Ensure that control of raw materials and portions are to the company's standards and that food is served at the correct temperatures.
•  Ensure the stock is received and checked in correctly checking goods against invoice for quantity and quality ensured temperature records are maintained. Ensure that all goods are quickly and correctly stored away on rotation system following the "first in, first out" rule and comply with health and safety regulations.
• Ensure all costs and expenditure is within the budgeted levels agreed between the client and Sodexo. Control all costs such as labour, expenses, cash purchases and stock as agreed with your Line Manager.   
• Participate in any necessary training and team meetings as required to complete job responsibilities to the company's and client's standards e.g. Health and Safety, food hygiene.
•   Ensure that the areas under your control are always left clean and tidy and ensure cleaning rotas are in place.
• Ensure high standards of personal performance, hygiene, appearance, and cleanliness always.

Essential

Ø  Proven track record in similar role

Ø  Good knowledge of a service industry and the importance of customer service

Ø  Proven ability to organize tasks

Ø  Ability to carry out duties efficiently

Ø  7061/7062 or equivalent certificate in professional cookery

Ø  Excellent people skills

Desirable

Ø  Practical experience in a similar role

Ø  Measured and Consistent Approach to all functions and responsibilities.

Ø  Iosh certificate

Ø  HACCP training for supervisors /Supervising food safety certificate

Ø  Previous experience in managing people and general knowledge in good H.R practices