Tunbridge Wells Work hours: 7am – 3pm | Term time only Salary: £22,343 - £25,534
Are you a passionate and ambitious chef ready to lead and inspire?
Join a dynamic and forward-thinking educational institution in Tunbridge Wells as a Chef Manager!
They're looking for a motivated leader who can take charge of their thriving catering team, delivering exceptional food and service to the students and staff. If you're excited about crafting delicious menus, leading a team, and exceeding standards, this is the opportunity for you!
What You'll Do:
- Drive Improvements: Spot opportunities to enhance the catering experience and implement positive changes.
- Create Inspiring Menus: Design/prepare fresh, high-quality meals that excite and nourish pupils.
- Team Leadership: Provide leadership, support, and guidance to our trained kitchen staff, serving as the go-to person for all catering-related matters.
- Manage Suppliers & Stock: Build relationships with suppliers, manage orders, and ensure effective stock control.
- Financial Oversight: Take ownership of the catering budget, ensuring targets are met
- Uphold Safety Standards: Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations and maintain a secure environment.
What They're Looking For:
- Qualifications: Level 3 Food Hygiene, Level 3 Health & Safety, and either a City & Guilds1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
- Experience: Proven experience managing teams in a similar catering or food service role.
- Passion: A genuine love for food and a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service.
- Leadership: A natural leader who thrives under pressure and can maintain composure in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
- Drive for Excellence: Ambition to push for continuous improvement, both in food quality and service delivery.
- Safety Focus: Strong commitment to upholding health and safety standards at all times.
This is your chance to be a key player in a progressive and supportive environment. If you're ready to lead, innovate, and inspire, Melissa at TN Recruits would love to hear from you!
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