At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate team to deliver exceptional food and service every day.
- Company: Join an award-winning contract catering company with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a birthday off, masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs, and free lunches.
- Other info: Opportunities for personal growth and community engagement through volunteering.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the culinary world while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in contract catering and relevant food safety qualifications required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We’re a multi award-winning contract catering company, with a team of trained foodies serving over 45,500 satisfied customers every day. We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chef Manager to join our team. This is a management role so you will be responsible for the running of the contract, liaising with the client to make sure that all of the customers enjoy the food and service at site, and you will be responsible for recruiting, training and motivating your team.
You will also be expected to manage the budget, complete various weekly reports and stock counts, as well as ensuring that you and your team achieve GP and budgets every week. This will require good planning and organising skills, in-depth knowledge of contract catering so that you can forecast accurately, plus the drive and commitment to deliver innovative food and service each and every day – something which sets bartlett mitchell apart from other contract caterers.
Being a part of our culture of learning is important here at bartlett mitchell. That’s why you’ll attend our forums and Academy workshops to keep up-to-date with food innovation. Being in the kitchen regularly doesn’t mean you won’t see your customers. We expect you to interact regularly with the people who enjoy our food – to measure success and gain inspiration for new ideas and to maximise sales with our concepts and innovations.
Ideally you will be educated to a City & Guilds 706 1 and 2, NVQ or have equivalent skills and experience and hold a Food Safety qualification at Level 3 as a minimum, with Health Safety at Level 2. You must also have an excellent knowledge of Food Safety Management System requirements as well as COSHH.
Benefits:- An annual day off for your birthday
- Monthly masterclasses with Michelin‑starred chefs
- Fully funded development courses ranging from levels 2 to 7
- Discounts and cashback at a wide variety of retail and leisure outlets
- Cycle‑to‑work scheme
- Freedom Friday – a paid day off to volunteer at a charity of your choice
- Free lunch every workday
- 24/7 access to the Mental Health Charter App
- Enhanced parental leave benefits
- Paid leave for fertility treatments
- Grandparent leave to support your loved ones with their new arrival
Chef Manager in Thatcham employer: bartlett mitchell - #GThatcham
At bartlett mitchell, we pride ourselves on being a multi award-winning contract catering company that values innovation and employee development. As a Chef Manager, you will enjoy a vibrant work culture that encourages creativity and interaction with customers, alongside exceptional benefits such as monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs and a paid day off to volunteer for a charity of your choice. With fully funded development courses and a commitment to mental health support, we offer a rewarding environment where you can thrive and grow in your culinary career.
Contact Details:
bartlett mitchell - #GThatcham Recruitment Team
