Chef Manager

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Job Introduction

Title - Chef Manager

Location - Shell St Fergus Gas Plant

Salary - Up to £36,000

As a Chef Manager at Sodexo in [Shell St Fergus Gas Plant], you are a motivated leader and a champion of culinary innovation. You will manage a catering team to deliver high-quality meals while maintaining compliance and ensuring all documentation meets regulations. Your leadership will inspire a team and contribute to crafting memorable dining experiences.

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'll do:

1. Plan and cost menus aligned with the contract, ensuring compliance with fixed food costs.
2. Manage menu planning, stock control, and orders through Sodexo-approved vendors.
3. Assist with daily food preparation and innovate on healthy eating and sustainable dining options.
4. Oversee adherence to Health and Safety standards, HACCP regulations, and company policies.
5. Supervise a catering team, ensuring staff motivation and coverage while approving leave requests.
6. Monitor and record equipment temperatures in compliance with Food Safety Act standards.
7. Support ad hoc and external events, delivering exceptional catering experiences.

What you bring:

1. Proven experience in food service and passion for customer satisfaction.
2. Certifications in 706/1 & 706/2 or equivalent, RIPHH, and IOSH.
3. Knowledge of Cook Chill Catering, HACCP, and Level 2 Food Safety standards.
4. Strong communication skills, with professionalism and respect for others.
5. A commitment to high standards in appearance, hygiene, and workplace conduct.

What We Offer

Working with our company is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for who you are; 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 offer:

1. Flexible and dynamic work environment.
2. Access to ongoing training and development programs.
3. Countless opportunities to grow within the company.
4. Full training supplied.
5. Employees can opt to increase their employer contribution up to a maximum of 6% with an equal employee match.
6. Life Assurance - Coverage of 1x annual salary.
7. Maximum 10% bonus dependent on performance.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. We operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services, and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces-friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.

We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability Network, So Together, Generations, and Origins.

We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.