Chef Manager

Overview

The role of Chef Manager will include:

• Managing the day to day running of a busy kitchen as well as managing a Chef and a team of catering General Assistants
• Designing, planning, and preparing a varied set of menus that cater for individual needs, including special diets and the preferences of each customer
• Managing all stock and wastage levels, ensuring that the kitchen remains at a professional standard whilst operating within commercial requirements and budget
• Managing the Food Safety Management System and having responsibility for the team understanding and implementing it
• Overseeing all documentation, including auditing, HACCP, Health & Safety

• Proven experience working as a Chef, Catering Manager or Head Cook within a similar environment is essential
• Knowledge of menu planning and costing
• A catering qualification such as City and Guilds 706 1/2 (or equivalent) is desirable
• Carrying out risk assessments and cleaning the kitchen to a high standard
• Assisting with the supervision and development of staff
• Previous experience of staff management and of leading teams within a busy kitchen
• Friendly and approachable with the ability to interact with our customers, visitors, and colleague

Brilliant work deserves brilliant benefits! As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, here are just some of the ways we’ll reward you:

• At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service (plus public holidays)
• A pension scheme with employer contributions
• A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
• Health and well-being plans
• Life assurance
• Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working
• Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme
• A wide range of learning and development opportunities

Job Reference: 227421

Please note:
If you have lived or worked overseas, you may be required to provide an overseas police check. Any costs incurred for this will be reimbursed once employment has commenced.

We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.

If you are applying internally, don’t forget to use your internal careers account to submit your application.

We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don’t miss out, please apply early.

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.