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Chef Manager

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 20 - 20 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: PE7, King's Dyke, Cambridgeshire

Expire in: a day

Job Description

CHEF MANAGER
📍 Peterborough
🕕 7am to 3pm (sometimes 4pm/5pm), dates Monday to Friday from 02/06/2026.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced and reliable CHEF MANAGER to join a friendly team in Peterborough.
The successful candidate will be confident and committed to maintaining high standards of food quality and hygiene.
Job Description:
1) Culinary & Kitchen Operations
  * Hands-on Cooking: Prepare and cook fresh, high-volume, seasonal meals while ensuring proper portioning and high presentation standards.
  * Menu Planning: Develop and implement attractive, nutritious menu cycles tailored to the specific client and demographic.
  * Quality Control: Taste test dishes, adjust recipes, and maintain excellent food quality from prep to finish.
2) Business & Financial Management
  * Budgeting & Cost Control: Manage food profit margins (GP), control labor costs, and administer the site budget.
  * Stock Control: Order food and sundry supplies, oversee deliveries, and conduct accurate weekly stock takes.
  * Financial Administration: Process invoices, complete till reports, and handle cash reconciliation or daily cashing up.
3) Staff Leadership & Training
  * Team Management: Lead, motivate, and mentor the catering team.
  * Scheduling: Create work rotas to ensure adequate coverage during busy service hours.
  * Development: Recruit, train, and develop staff while maintaining performance and training records.
4) Health, Safety & Compliance
  * Food Hygiene: Enforce strict hygiene, health, and safety standards.
  * Allergen Management: Strictly adhere to allergen compliance and safety regulations.
  * Record Keeping: Ensure that daily, weekly, and monthly regulatory compliance logs are completed accurately.
5) Client & Customer Relations
  * Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for onsite clients (e.g., Headteachers, Corporate Facilities Managers).
  * Customer Service: Gather and respond to customer feedback, handle complaints professionally, and foster a welcoming dining atmosphere.
CAT/HS
  * Previous chef and catering experience
  * Valid Food Safety Level 2 Certificate Valid Food Allergens Certificate.
  * Reliable, organised, and able to work independently

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