Full timeMonday - Friday with responsibility to cover weekends when required£32,000k - £35,000k per annumFree parkingOpportunities for professional developmentPlus our Sodexo employee benefits packageChef ManagerDalston, Carlisle - Full timeAt Sodexo, we're passionate about our people.We know that our teams are the key to delivering exceptional service and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, customers, and employees.We are currently seeking a dedicated and dynamic Chef Manager to join our team and play a key role in driving excellence and innovation.As a CHEF MANAGER you'll:Ensure prompt and efficient preparation and service of all meals and hospitality to agreed standardsLead the catering team, ensuring training, performance management and staff developmentManage financial performance of catering services, including purchasing, stock control, GP, and labour costsMaintain statutory and company standards of hygiene, health and safety across the catering unitSupport the Site Manager with site-wide compliance, facilities management, audits, and reportingAct as Deputy Site Manager, assuming responsibility in the Site Manager's absenceDevelop and implement 4-week menu cycles, promotions, and initiatives in line with Sodexo standardsRespond to customer feedback, enquiries and complaints with professionalism and solutions focusBuild strong working relationships with client representatives, site teams, and suppliersContribute to continuous improvement, innovation, and service development both within catering and across the wider siteWhat we're looking for:Achievement of financial targets for catering services.Compliance with all food safety, allergen, health & safety and statutory regulationsDelivery of consistently high standards of service and client satisfactionEffective leadership and motivation of catering team and contribution to site-wide engagementDeputising effectively for Site Manager and ensuring continuity of site operationsProtecting and enhancing the Sodexo brand and reputationWhy Sodexo?:Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater.Belong in a company and team that values you for you. Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.Thrive in your own way.We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing supportAn extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeingAccess to a 24hr virtual GP ServiceSodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular high street retailers (also open to friends and family)Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension PlanOpportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development toolsBike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fitSodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policiesA little more about Sodexo:At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer.We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.We're a Disability Confident Leader employer.We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.Ready to be part of something greater?Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications