Chef Manager - Tunbridge Wells
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The role is 40 hours per week, contracted for 44 weeks per year.
Benefits
* Monday to Friday
* Term Time Only
* Free parking
* Contributory pension scheme
* Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
* Quick access to a Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits for you and your immediate family
* Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
* Save money on food shopping with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
* Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
* Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
* Free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
* You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
About the Role
We’re currently recruiting a dedicated Chef Manager to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Chartwells, contracted to 40 hours per week.
As a Manager, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work and have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.
Your Key Responsibilities
* To be responsible for the overall efficient and effective management of the contract to ensure great quality, consistent food and beverage services across all areas.
* To maintain positive client relationships.
* To ensure the smooth planning of the contract and resources to deliver a first‑class service to our clients and customers.
* To be responsible for the management, recruitment, development and training of team members.
* To ensure the contract is fully compliant with company policies and procedures.
* To deliver on the agreed financial budget and run commercially in line with net income and cost targets.
Who You Are
* Good Chef Skills.
* Good knowledge and experience of working with food.
* People Management experience.
* Communication skills.
* Results Orientation.
* Holding others accountable.
* Understanding Customers.
* Proven experience in managing successful teams in a similar environment.
* Basic Food Hygiene certificate.
* Experience of leading and managing a small team of people.
* Minimum 2 years catering experience.
* Excellent financial acumen.
* IT literacy.
About Us
Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK.
Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children’s Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Job Reference: com/1710/96446001/52769310/SU
Location
Royal Tunbridge Wells, England, United Kingdom
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior Level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing; Food and Beverage Services
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