Chef Manager

Are you looking for an exciting role where you can build your career while also maintaining a healthy work/life balance? Then this could be the job for you!   Chef Manager - Richmond upon Thames,TW10   £37,000 per annum   40 hours per week Monday to Friday term-time only - no late nights and weekends off!   People are the most important ingredient in our business recipe, and we are looking for a Chef Manager with fantastic craft skills and a background of developing and leading a team, to help us create an outstanding food offer at our fantastic secondary school site in Richmond. We play an important part in students 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. The Chef Manager is responsible for overseeing the culinary operations within the school, ensuring high-quality food preparation, maintaining sanitation standards, and managing kitchen staff. This role involves menu planning, inventory management, cost control, and ensuring customer satisfaction through exceptional food service. 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. If you are looking for an employer who will invest in your career and development then look no further, apply right now and join our award winning team!   Benefits of working with Accent as a Chef Manager Competitive salaries with yearly reviews Free meals on duty Free parking on site 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 like to reward our staff for a job well done! Shining stars awards 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 excellent craft skills and the ability to manage your own kitchen Have proven experience of managing, training and leading a team Have a proven track record of continually improving standards Be passionate about food with excellent culinary skills and a great eye for detail Have financial and budget awareness Have the ability to understand and complete daily all relevant food and health and safety compliance books   The ideal candidate will also have the flexibility to work overtime as 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. We are independently owned, so you’ll never be just another number to us. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we take pride in recognising every individual’s contribution.   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!   #INDHP   REF-(Apply online only)