Chef Manager

Essential

• To hold and keep current L3 Food Hygiene certification.
• A good standard of oral English.

Numerate, with solid IT skills (online ordering, compliance software etc).

• Proven ability to communicate effectively with staff from a range of backgrounds and professions, both as customers and suppliers.
• At least two years’ experience as Chef Manager or Head Chef experience, preferably in an educational environment.
• Fresh food background.
• Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.
• Numerate and computer literate with an understanding of financial drivers.
• A clear understanding of purchasing policy, budgeting and food costing.
• A comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of legislation relevant to a catering operation – allergens, Benedict’s Law etc.
• Experience of innovation and design of services whether sold or not, and implementation, monitoring and improvement of the same.
• Experience of designing services, costing products, managing budgets and delivering high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Sophisticated customer service and leadership skills suitable for dealing with a wide range of customers and colleagues respectively.