Job Title: Chef Manager
Rate of Pay: £16.39 per hour
Position Type: Permanent
Type of Employment: Full Time
Hours: 40 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday (Primarily 7:00 am - 3:00pm with afternoon cover where needed)
Location: B&Q, Rutherford Drive, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England, NN8 6XA
About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Chef Manager to oversee the smooth operation of facilities on-site, ensuring the delivery of high-quality home-cooked meals across all shifts. You will be responsible for Cooking Lunch, managing a diverse team, food orders, stock control, and maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene. The successful candidate will play an integral role in both day-to-day operations and long-term strategy, including menu planning and client relations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Team & Operations Management:
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the unit, ensuring the team is running efficiently and providing high-quality meals. Assist with on-site cover as needed.
- Staff Scheduling:
Create and manage staff rotas using Mitie's Workplace Plus system.
- Food Ordering & Stock Control:
Manage food orders, deliveries, and stock control using Mitie's Saffron System.
- Food Safety & Allergen Management:
Ensure adherence to food safety regulations and allergen control. Government allergen training required (can be provided).
- Menu Creation & Promotions:
Assist with the creation of menus (standardized across 6 sites) and help plan theme days and promotions to engage customers.
- Client Relations:
Attend colleague engagement meetings and monthly KPI meetings to discuss performance and client relations.
- Financial Management:
Handle cash control, safe checks, and banking responsibilities.
- Staff Well-being:
Manage staff absences, return-to-work procedures, and ensure a positive working environment for all team members.
Requirements:
- Background in catering at a Cooking & supervisory or management level.
- Experience using catering management software, including Mitie's Workplace Plus and Saffron System (desirable but not essential).
- Level 3 Food Safety certification is desirable; however, training will be provided.
- Government allergen training (can be provided).
- An understanding of the Food Safety Management System.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Ability to handle financial tasks such as cash control and safe checks.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
