Chef Manager
Posted 7 days 9 hours ago by JAM Recruitment Ltd
Berkeley Scott is seeking a Chef Manager for temporary agency work in Watford, starting this September. This role involves overseeing daily kitchen operations across schools and various catering businesses. With pay ranging from £18.00 to £24.00 per hour, the position requires strong leadership and organisational abilities to manage busy kitchens effectively. As a Chef Manager, you will handle site-based responsibilities, ensuring smooth service delivery. This temporary contract offers flexible working patterns, ideal for experienced hospitality professionals seeking varied assignments. Applicants should possess proven management skills and a background in school or commercial catering. The role covers Watford and surrounding areas, with remuneration dependent on experience and the specific end employer.
Location: Watford and surrounding areas. Pay: £18.00-£24.00 per hour (depending on experience and the specific end employer). Start date: September. Job type: Temporary Agency Work.
Berkeley-Scott is recruiting experienced Chef Managers to join our agency team for exciting opportunities across schools and a variety of catering businesses in and around Watford starting in September. If you're an organized and motivated hospitality professional with strong leadership skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy flexible agency work while managing kitchen operations across a range of sites.
Key responsibilities:
- Managing the day-to-day running of busy kitchens
- Leading, motivating and supporting kitchen teams
- Planning and delivering high-quality, nutritious meals
- Maintaining excellent food hygiene, health and safety and allergen standards
- Managing stock, ordering and minimising waste
- Ensuring kitchens operate efficiently and meet client expectations
What we're looking for:
- A minimum of 2 years experience and as Chef Manager or in a similar kitchen management role
- Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills
- Experience working within schools or contract catering is desirable
- Two satisfactory references
- An Enhanced DBS certificate
- The right to work in the UK
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be an advantage, but is not essential
What we offer:
- Flexible agency assignments to suit your availability
- Competitive hourly pay of £18.00-£24.00 , depending on experience and the end employer
- Opportunities to work across schools and a variety of catering companies Ongoing support from the Berkeley-Scott recruitment team
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