Blue Arrow Milton Keynes is currently recruiting an experienced Catering Manager / Chef Manager on a temporary, ongoing basis for an exciting on-site Farm Kitchen operation.
About the Role
You will be responsible for leading and managing the entire catering department within a vibrant Farm Kitchen environment, serving a family-friendly menu using fresh, seasonal and home-grown produce wherever possible. This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring a strong operational presence in both the kitchen and front-of-house.
Key Responsibilities
Hands-on cooking and overseeing daily food production and service delivery
Leading, motivating and managing the catering team
Rota planning and staff management
Ensuring full compliance with food hygiene, health & safety regulations
Menu planning and development in line with seasonal produce
Managing financial performance, including stock control and margins
Supporting and delivering on-site events
Acting as Duty Manager, taking overall charge of the site when required
Requirements
Proven experience in a Catering Manager or Chef Manager role
Strong leadership and organisational skills
Confident working in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment
Sound knowledge of food safety and health & safety compliance
Must be a driver due to location and operational needs
Flexible to work weekends initially (this may be reviewed following successful completion of probation)
What's on Offer
Temporary, ongoing assignment
Immediate start
Opportunity to lead a unique, fresh-food-focused catering operation
Support from Blue Arrow Milton Keynes throughout your assignment
If you're an experienced Catering Manager looking for your next hands-on leadership role and can start immediately, we'd love to hear from you.
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
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