Chef Manager
Location: Manchester, M17 1NX
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £33,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday 7am-3pm (flexibility for weekends)
About The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Chef Manager to lead our catering operation and deliver an exceptional food service experience. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, self‑motivated culinary professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and can inspire a team to consistently achieve excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Service Excellence
* Deliver all meals and catering services to agreed standards and KPIs.
* Ensure consistently high standards of food preparation, presentation, and hygiene across the operation.
* Conduct daily pre‑service briefings and implement themed events in line with Sodexo marketing campaigns.
Compliance & Safety
* Enforce statutory, company, and site OH&S requirements and ensure all equipment is safe, maintained, and compliant.
* Adhere to all cleaning and hygiene standards, including routine audits in line with the Quality Management System.
* Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, fire regulations, and site‑specific procedures.
Financial & Operational Control
* Ensure accurate financial documentation and reporting, meeting all weekly and monthly deadlines.
* Manage budgets effectively, controlling expenditure, labour, stock levels, and cash.
* Ensure correct pricing, costing, and charging of services in line with contractual terms.
* Maintain accurate stock, credit or cash control in line with company targets.
People Leadership
* Lead, train, motivate and develop catering employees to achieve high operational standards.
* Recruit, induct, appraise and support staff, maintaining accurate training records and promoting positive employee relations.
* Ensure all team members project a professional, friendly and customer‑focused image.
Business Development & Client Relationship
* Work closely with on‑site clients and the Sodexo Food Services Lead to maintain excellent relationships.
* Identify and drive opportunities for service improvement and business growth.
* Ensure consistently positive feedback and client satisfaction.
About You – Person Specification
* Proven experience managing and leading a kitchen and front‑of‑house team.
* Strong financial acumen with solid budgeting and cost‑management skills.
* Experience working in a compliance‑driven environment.
* Excellent communication, customer service and negotiation skills.
* Creativity, innovation and a passion for food and service excellence.
* A track record of driving company initiatives and operational improvements.
* Relevant culinary qualifications and Health & Safety training.
Benefits
* Unlimited access to an online wellbeing platform.
* Employee Assistance Programme covering legal, financial and personal issues.
* 24‑hour virtual GP service.
* Sodexo Discounts Scheme offering great deals 24/7.
* Pension Plan membership.
* Learning and development tools to enable career growth.
* Bike to Work Scheme to support environmental care and fitness.
* Enhanced benefits and leave policies across the UK and Ireland.
Inclusive Employment
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Leader and run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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