About The Role
Days of Working: Monday to Friday, 7am until 3:30pm
Responsibilities
- Work with the team to create seasonal food and drink menus for the site and any events for the client and its visitors
- Oversee all staff, ensuring that the team’s creations meet the client’s needs and that all legal and company requirements are met daily
- Train your team members on menus, serving procedures, company etiquette, safety standards, and regulations
- Recruit new staff to meet workload demands
- Work within budgets set by your line manager when planning catering operations, allocating the budget for food, cooking equipment, staffing, and equipment
- Establish relationships with vendors and ensure that food and other supplies are bought from the correct vendor, securing the best prices
Requirements
- Proven and extensive experience in the management of contract catering operations and teams
- Level 3 in Catering and Hospitality or equivalent
- Proven leadership skills, with the ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a team
- Experience building relationships with clients and staff, ensuring that client expectations are met every day
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and adapt to changing demands
Ideal Candidate
- Right to work in the UK
- Understanding of financial management, budgeting, and cost control
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to handle complex situations and find practical solutions
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Good time‑management and organisational abilities
- Competence with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel
- Having a food hygiene certificate (Level 3) is advantageous (not mandatory)
We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.
Chef Manager in Ipswich employer: Manchester Arndale
At Manchester Arndale, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values every team member. Our part-time Evening Cleaner role offers flexible hours, allowing for a great work-life balance while contributing to a safe and welcoming environment for our customers. We are dedicated to employee growth, providing opportunities for training and development within a vibrant retail setting in the heart of Manchester.
