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Chef Manager

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United Kingdom , Westbury

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Gastronomy

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Salary:

33000.00 - 35000.00 GBP / Year
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Job Description:

This is a hands-on, operational role in a small canteen-style kitchen. You’ll manage a compact team of 3, delivering breakfast and lunch services efficiently while maintaining high standards and ensuring every customer receives great food on time. You’ll play a key role in providing high-quality food that supports a productive and happy workforce.

Job Responsibility:

  • Manage a small team of 3 to provide busy breakfast and lunch service
  • Ensure all aspects of Health & Safety, food quality, and commercial targets are met
  • Deliver consistently high standards for food quality, presentation, and service for approximately 100 covers per day
  • Plan and develop menus in line with seasonal availability, customer preferences, and budgetary guidelines
  • Manage staff rotas and scheduling
  • Conduct regular stock takes, maintain stock levels, place timely orders, minimise waste, and use resources cost-effectively
  • Facilitate effective communication within the team through regular meetings and updates

Requirements:

  • Experienced all-round chef with a background in contract catering, workplace catering, cafés, or canteens
  • Practical, organised, and resilient
  • Can work hands-on in a fast-paced, tight environment
  • Driving is essential unless very local
  • Ability to manage a small team
What we offer:
  • Personal Development and Training opportunities
  • Life assurance scheme
  • Pension scheme
  • Holiday allowance
  • Private medical eligibility
  • Eye care
  • Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
  • Family friendly support
  • Regular social events and communication with our leaders
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • Volunteering days
  • Professional subscriptions
  • Recognition schemes and people awards
  • Long service awards
  • Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 25, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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