Area Chef Manager

Job introduction

As an Area Chef Manager for Sodexo, you will oversee catering operations across a portfolio of schools in the Stourbridge and Halesowen area of the West Midlands
. You will be responsible for supporting and developing multiple school catering teams, ensuring consistently high standards of food quality, service, food safety and financial performance across your sites.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you will work closely with individual school teams and management to identify opportunities for improvement, provide operational support and ensure each catering operation delivers an excellent service to pupils, staff and visitors.

Your leadership style will play an important role in supporting and motivating your teams, creating a positive working environment and maintaining strong relationships with schools.

The role offers a Monday-to-Friday working pattern
, with no regular unsociable hours and public holidays off, including Christmas, in line with the contract.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

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Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What you do
:

• Manage the replenishment of food and the dismantling of work areas at the end of service.
• Develop, mentor, conduct training, and inspire the kitchen team.
• Control the complete catering operation, including labour, food, and stock expenses.
• Manage and optimise all costs that are under your control.
• Ensure uniformity in the food and service standards provided to fellow staff members, visitors and students.
• Manage the creation and development of menus.
• Conduct routine audits to ensure standards are being followed.

What you bring
:

• Must have expertise on cooking on a large scale, anywhere between 100 – 1300 students.
• Have experience following recipes, possibly in a similar setting.
• Have previous staff supervision experience or line management experience.
• Have experience working with fresh produce and ingredients.
• Be aware of the importance of adhering to health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a busy Kitchen environment.
• Be professional, leading by example and having a positive outlook is key.
• Hold basic food handling skills certification:
  • NVQ Level 2
  • Level 2 Food safety Certificate
  • A minimum of 1 years of experience in hands on cooking, training on Food Hygiene, and Health & Safety will be given.

What we offer
:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance tobe part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you foryou;you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to…