Job Description
You will manage all kitchen operations, including menu execution, team member management, and compliance with Food Safety and Health and Safety regulations. The Chef Manager will ensure the food quality and consistency is maintained to the highest standards, whilst controlling their costs.
* Daily management and leadership of the team including skills development.
* Ensuring the team are trained in all aspects of the menu, equipment and procedures as required by Platter at John Lewis.
* To work with the General Manager to ensure labour costs are agreed to budget.
* To manage kitchen budgets, report on financial performance and implement any cost savings required without impacting delivery of excellence.
* Interacting with the customers to understand their specific catering needs and preferences, maintaining an open channel of communication to address their requirements.
* To drive sales and monitor costs through responsibly ordering.
Qualifications
* 3 years’ experience within a similar role
* Be commercially aware (understanding profit margins, purchasing, budgets, labour and food costs)
* Strong communication skills
* Meticulous attention to detail
* Passionate about delivering exceptional food dishes
* Positive can-do attitude
* Ability to work under pressure to meet business needs
* Good organisational skills
* Reliable and able to work well within a team
* Self-motivated and proactive
Additional Information
* Meal on shift
* Endless tea and coffee on shift
* Enrolment into the WSH pension scheme
* 28 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays (plus extra day for your birthday off), increasing by 1 day for each year of service
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and family friendly leave with length of service
* Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
* Employee Assistance Programme and qualified Mental Health First Aiders
* Uniform provided
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Opportunity to develop and further your career in an exciting company