Chef Manager - Shackleford, Surrey GU8
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Please note: The salary listed reflects the actual pay for the role and is not a pro-rata amount
Permanent contract of 50 weeks per year - inclusive of holiday entitlement (25 days plus 8 bank holidays)
40 hours per week, including some weekends
We are looking for a talented Chef Manager or aspiring Chef Manager with strong strong craft skills and ideally a background of developing and leading a team, to help us create an outstanding food offer at our prestigious independent school site near Guildford.
The school is a thriving co-educational day and boarding preparatory school in the beautiful village of Shackleford, catering to approximately 220 pupils aged 7 to 13, along with teaching and support staff. The catering provision is extensive and varied, covering breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, plus match teas, and a wide range of hospitality and school events throughout the academic year.
With a strong sense of community, outstanding client team who care passionately about their catering team and with a focus on high-quality food, this role offers an excellent opportunity for the right person to lead a kitchen where fresh, seasonal menus and a genuine passion for food can truly shine. The role combines hands-on cooking with team leadership in a well-equipped environment, set against the backdrop of the rural Surrey countryside - all within easy reach of London and surrounding areas.
At Accent, we play an important part in pupils’ 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.
If you are looking for an employer who will invest in your career and development then apply right now and join our award winning team!
If you join Accent as a Chef Manager, you will benefit from:-
Competitive salaries with annual reviews
Free meals on duty
Career development opportunities
Multiple Discounts on our Accent Engage platform - shops, restaurants, gifts, leisure and more!
HIT apprenticeships for all experience levels
Team events, awards and competitions throughout the year - we love to reward our staff for a job well done!
Pension scheme, life insurance and company sick pay
Work-life balance
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and financial support
As our ideal Chef Manager you will:-
Have experience of working as a Head Chef, Deputy or Chef Manager in a similar role
Have excellent craft skills and the ability to manage your own kitchen
Preferably have experience of working in the independent school sector
Have proven experience of managing, training and leading a team or group of people
Have a proven track record of continually improving standards
Have good communication skills at all levels
Be passionate about food with strong culinary skills and a great eye for detail
Have financial and budget awareness
The ideal candidate will also have the flexibility to work overtime if required.
Who are Accent Catering?
Accent Catering Services Ltd are one of the UK’s leading contract caterers providing innovative food service solutions to a variety of Schools and Businesses.
We are a talented bunch of professionals who create bespoke catering provisions to suit each contract- no two are the same.
Our company has a passion for food quality and people development, so this is a great place for you to progress a career in the food industry.
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 have regularly been named in The Caterer's prestigious awards as one of the best places to work in hospitality. Don't miss your chance to become part of our award-winning team!
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