Chef Manager (Full Time)
Location: Buxton, United Kingdom
Salary: £16.00 - £17.00 per hour
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday
What You’ll Do
* Ensure prompt and efficient preparation and service of all meals to agreed standards
* Lead the catering team, ensuring training, performance management and staff development
* Manage financial performance of catering services, including purchasing, stock control, GP and labour costs
* Maintain statutory and company standards of hygiene, health and safety across the catering unit
* Support the Site Manager with site-wide compliance, facilities management, audits and reporting
* Act as Deputy Site Manager, assuming responsibility in the Site Manager’s absence
* Develop and implement 4‑week menu cycles, promotions and initiatives in line with Sodexo standards
* Respond to customer feedback, enquiries and complaints with professionalism and solutions focus
* Build strong working relationships with client representatives, site teams and suppliers
* Contribute to continuous improvement, innovation and service development both within catering and across the wider site
What You’ll Bring
* Proven experience as a Chef Manager in a high volume setting
* Professional cookery or culinary qualifications
* Strong organisational skills with an ability to prioritise tasks
* Commitment to maintaining the highest food safety and hygiene standards
Benefits
* Unlimited access to an online wellbeing platform
* Employee Assistance Programme for everyday and larger life issues
* 24‑hour virtual GP service
* Sodexo Discounts Scheme for 24/7 deals across retailers
* Pension Plan membership
* Learning and development tools for career growth
* Bike to Work Scheme for environmental impact and fitness
* Enhanced benefits and leave policies across Sodexo UK and Ireland
Why Sodexo?
We are an inclusive employer that values people for who they are and who they do. Join a team that offers purpose, impact and opportunity to thrive in your own way.
Equal Opportunity
We are a Disability Confident Leader employer. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
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