Chef Manager

Job Introduction Chef ManagerLocation: GloucesterSalary: £33,000 & range of excellent employee benefitsOnsite – Monday-Friday with some weekend workSodexo has a great opportunity for an experienced Chef Manager to join our established team working with our prestigious client on an iconic account in Gloucestershire.Joining our team at their large manufacturing site, you will deliver high quality food and service across the business, actively contributing towards the development of new food offers & ensuring that the chefs develop their skills & knowledge and plan, organise, co-ordinate, control, motivate & train those within your immediate team to achieve the business objectives. The Chef Manager will monitor and maintain consistent methods of food preparation, production, presentation and service for all meals, ensuring they comply with Sodexo’s standards & procedures as well as the prompt & efficient preparation and service of all meals being provided to the standard of the food service offer laid down in the Service Level Agreement and to the Client's, Customer's and Sodexo’s satisfaction.You will ensure that all food is prepared with due care and attention, with particular regard to customers’ special dietary requirements whilst developing long-term client relationships in line with the ‘Clients for life philosophy’ to enhance the retention of current clients and customers, gain referrals for new business and attract new customers.  About YouExperience and knowledge requirement for this role:  •    Previous Head Chef experience•    Ability to achieve & set standards and operate to performance criteria, with particular regard to hygiene•    Flexible approach to business requirements and any out of hours working requests, Open day events•    Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients and staff alike•    Positive approach to learning in role and identifying own training needs•    Good time management and organisational skills•    Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative•    Ability to work effectively as part of a team•    Ability to work well under pressure•    Client retention and satisfaction•    Innovation and creativeness•    People Management skills•    Literate and numerateQualifications required:•    RSPH, IOSH or CIEH Certificates in Food Safety/Health & Safety•    Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 3)•    706/2 or NVQ2 chef qualification or equivalentWhat we offerWorking with Sodexo 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 you. In addition, we offer:•    Flexible and dynamic work environment•    Competitive compensation•    Wide range of Employee benefits•    Access to ongoing training and development programs•    Countless opportunities to grow within the company•    Employees can opt to increase their employer contribution up to a maximum of 6% with an equal employee match•    Life Assurance Coverage of 1x annual salaryAbout 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 are 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. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.Ready to be part of something greater?  Apply today!