Overview
Are you looking for an exciting role where you can build your career while also maintaining a healthy work/life balance? Then this could be the job for you!
We want you...
People are the most important ingredient in our business recipe, and we are looking for an experienced Chef Manager with fantastic craft skills and a background of developing and leading a team to help us create an outstanding food offer at our independent preparatory school site in Hampton Court, KT8.
We play an important part in students learning and development, and we are looking for someone who shares our passion about ensuring that our future generations are provided with nutritious and delicious food, while also inspiring them to lead a healthier lifestyle.
The Chef Manager is responsible for overseeing the culinary operations within the school, ensuring high-quality food preparation, maintaining sanitation standards, and managing kitchen staff. This role involves menu planning, inventory management, cost control, and ensuring customer satisfaction through exceptional food service.
If you are looking for an employer who will invest in your career and development then look no further, apply right now and join our award winning team!
Base pay and terms
£42K per annum
40 hours per week — Monday to Friday; no late nights or weekends
Term-time only (37 working weeks)
Benefits
* Competitive salaries with yearly reviews
* Free meals on duty
* Discounts on the Accent Engage platform – shops, restaurants, gifts, leisure and more
* HIT apprenticeships for all experience levels
* Team events, awards and competitions throughout the year
* Shining stars awards
* Pension scheme, life insurance and company sick pay
* Work-life balance
* Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and financial support
Qualifications / ideal attributes
* Have excellent craft skills and the ability to manage your own kitchen
* Have proven experience of managing, training and leading a team
* Have a proven track record of continually improving standards
* Be passionate about food with excellent culinary skills and a great eye for detail
* Have financial and budget awareness
* Have the ability to understand and complete daily all relevant food and health and safety compliance records
The ideal candidate will also have the flexibility to work overtime as required.
About Accent Catering
Accent Catering Services Ltd are one of the UK’s leading contract caterers providing innovative food service solutions to Schools and Businesses. We create bespoke catering provisions to suit each contract and no two contracts are the same. Accent Catering is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Please note that a DBS disclosure is required for this role. Accent Catering has been named in The Caterer’s prestigious awards as one of the best places to work in hospitality in 2020.
Additional details
REF-223 634
Job details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: General Business and Management
* Industries: Hospitality
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