Chef Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 29 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £35,000.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competitive |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 13 Hydref 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Leek, ST13 5SP |
| Cwmni: | Sodexo Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | SDX/TP/1215451/148477 |
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- 40 hours per week
- Monday to Friday
- between the hours of 07:00 and 19:00 (Early and Late shifts)
- £35,000 per annum
- Free on-site parking
- Meals provided on shift
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We are seeking a dynamic andhands-onChefManagerto ensure the efficientdelivery of services to our client, meeting agreed quality and financialtargets.This role blends operational leadership with a strong presence inthe kitchen to improve food quality, maintain food safety, enhance the customerjourney, and drive sales and margins.You will develop and support yourpeople, set and review objectives, and foster a high-performance culture withexcellent morale.With a focus on client satisfaction, financial results,and continuous improvement, you will ensure our catering and cleaning operationsmeet the highest standards.
What You'll Do:
- Operational Leadership:Oversee the delivery of catering and cleaning services to agreed client standards, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, KPIs, and all relevant health, safety, and food safety regulations.
- Team Management & Development:Lead, coach, and mentor staff to achieve high performance, provide ongoing training, conduct performance reviews, and maintain strong morale and engagement.
- Quality & Customer Experience:Maintain and improve food quality, service standards, and cleanliness, ensuring excellent customer satisfaction through innovative menus, special events, and consistent service delivery.
- Financial & Business Performance:Manage budgets, control labour and purchasing costs, drive sales and margins, and identify opportunities for business growth within the contract and wider market.
- Compliance & Auditing:Ensure statutory and company compliance across catering and cleaning operations, conduct regular audits, and implement corrective actions to achieve top audit scores.
- Client & Stakeholder Engagement:Build strong client relationships, attend meetings, provide reports, and respond proactively to feedback to ensure operational excellence and contract retention.
What You Bring:
- Qualified & Experienced:Holds 706/1 and 706/2 (or equivalent) with at least three years’ experience in a similar catering and cleaning management role (desirable but not essential).
- Operational Excellence:Proven ability to oversee catering and cleaning services to the highest standards, meeting KPIs, contractual requirements, and all health, safety, and food safety legislation.
- Leadership Skills:A strong people manager who can coach, mentor, and develop teams, driving performance, morale, and a positive workplace culture.
- Customer Focus:Passionate about delivering exceptional service, improving food quality, and enhancing the customer journey through innovation and attention to detail.
- Commercial Awareness:Skilled at managing budgets, controlling costs, boosting sales and margins, and identifying opportunities for business growth.
- Proactive & Hands-On:Leads by example, builds strong client relationships, resolves issues swiftly, and thrives in a fast-paced, multi-service environment.
Whatwe offer:
Working with Sodexo is more thana job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.You’ll belong in acompany and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have animpact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your ownway. In addition, we offer:
- Mental health & wellbeing support
- Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
- 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
- Discounts for you & family
- Financial tools & retirement plan
- Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day
Apply today,start this weekend, and be part of something bigger!
Sodexo reservesthe right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number ofapplications