Fixed Term Chef Manager - Gravesend

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Job Introduction

Chef Manager - Gravesend

Up to £32,000 per annum (DOE)

Fixed Term Contract - 12 months

Monday - Friday Role! However, flexibility required as site is a 24/7 operation.

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Chef Manager to join our Dine team at PrepWorldin Gravesend. You will be providing outstanding service to the staff at the resort whilst guiding and motivating your team to be the best they can possibly be.

Personality behind every plate

Dine provides tailored food services to 140 clients in the business and industry sector. With over two decades of industry experience, we pride ourselves on offering a personalised approach to our clients, whilst delivering outstanding service. Our passion lies in creating great-tasting menus, promoting sustainability, and proudly working with local suppliers and communities. That's why our menus feature only locally sourced, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients with a target of reaching Climate Zero by 2030.

Services provided are breakfast, lunch and dinner service.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Understand and deliver all contractual terms
• Communicate any on site client changes to line manager.
• Communicate regularly with client
• Action plans are completed following client satisfaction surveys
• Ensure all company promotions are correctly implemented
• Identify any additional opportunities and discuss with line manager
• Analyse and effectively manage all in unit costs
• Monitor and manage GP
• Ensure cost and sales records are accurately inputted and maintained
• All food wastage is recorded and minimised
• Your chef is supported, trained, coached and develop
• Implement all relevant HSE procedures within the unit and review them as appropriate.
• Ensure that all HSE incidents are correctly reported and investigated with relevant reviews of work procedures.
• Report HSE issues beyond your control to your line manager.
• Ensure team are trained and adheres to all H&S and FS policies
• Ensure all food prepared, cooked, and presented to the required standards and portion specifications
• Manage the processing of food orders, the receipt and storage of deliveries
• Maintain the cleanliness of all kitchens and surrounding working areas
• Ensure the correct use of all machinery and equipment
• Perform other general tasks to support effective food service delivery as reasonably requested

About You

• Previous culinary experience essential
• Previous management experience in a similar role including client management
• Passionate about working in a food service environment
• Good communication skills and able to work positively with others as part of a team
• Friendly, helpful & polite

About Us

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Medicash - Discounted health cash plan providing cash back on a range of medical treatments including Dental, Optical and Consultant appointments for you and your family.
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Sharebuy Scheme
• Recognition awards including Be a Star peer recognition and Long Service Awards
• Employee networks created and led by employees for employees
• Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
• Entertainment, Health &Wellbeing and Travel discounts
• Shopping discounts - Save up to 15%at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
• Vodaphone discounts
• On-going training & development and career pathways

Our secret ingredient - our people!

If you've got what it takes to join some of the food service industry's best and brightest, we want to hear from you. Chefs, customer assistants, support and office roles: explore our live vacancies today.

Job Reference: com/3008/41270001/52676811/SU

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive, because diversity is our strength!