Chef Manager - Henley
Are you a passionate Chef Manager looking for a role where you can combine great food with great leadership?
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Chef Manager to join our team in Henley .
You'll take ownership of the day-to-day catering operation, leading your team to deliver fantastic food and excellent service while ensuring the unit operates efficiently and commercially. The role combines hands-on food preparation and cooking with team leadership, client relationships, financial management, stock control and maintaining excellent food safety and health & safety standards. [Chef Manager JD | Word]
More about the role
As our Chef Manager, you'll:
Prepare, cook and serve food to agreed standards and specifications
Lead, support, coach and develop your team
Deliver an excellent experience for customers and build a strong relationship with the client
Manage stock, purchasing, GP, costs and food wastage
Ensure promotions and hospitality are delivered to a high standard
Identify opportunities to improve the service and grow revenue
Maintain excellent food safety, health & safety and operational standards
Keep your team engaged, trained and focused on delivering great results [Chef Manager JD | Word]
Who you are
We're looking for someone who is passionate about food and people and can confidently take ownership of a busy catering operation.
Ideally, you'll have:
Proven experience managing a successful team in a similar environment
At least 2 years' catering experience
NVQ Level 1 & 2, City & Guilds 706/1 and 2, or relevant equivalent experience
A Basic Food Hygiene certificate
Strong culinary and food knowledge
Good commercial and financial awareness
Excellent communication and people-management skills
Good IT skills
A positive, self-motivated and adaptable approach [Chef Manager JD | Word]
Why join us?
This is a great opportunity for an ambitious Chef Manager who wants the opportunity to run their own operation while developing their career with a leading food service and facilities management business. [Job Ad - Generic | Word]
If you're ready to bring your passion for food, leadership skills and can-do attitude to our team in Henley, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note: This role is contracted to 45.6 weeks per year
About Us
As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.
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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
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Chef Manager in Henley on Thames employer: CH&CO
At Company of Cooks, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that values Craft, Creativity, and Community. Located in the heart of London, our team enjoys numerous benefits including personal development opportunities, a comprehensive wellbeing strategy, and a supportive environment that encourages growth and collaboration. Join us to be part of a passionate team that brings cultural destinations to life through outstanding food and service.
