Chef Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chef Manager to join our team at one of the prestigious Law firms based in Central Manchester we provide Hospitality for.

We are a contract catering company that provides a fresh food service, serving seasonal and innovative food to a rosette standard for approximately 150 people. .

We provide working breakfasts, lunches, and fine dines plus events for Partners and their Clients. In addition, we provide also provide catering for the staff who are based at the site.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent craft skills, having worked with fresh ingredients, be flexible in their approach and have the ability to work on their own initiative. You will be expected to put together on trend menus and develop the offer. You will also have experience working in a high pressure environment at Chef Manager level.

As our Chef Manager, you will need to manage your time effectively, working hands on in the kitchen in the production of all food and managing the team. There will be a requirement to manage the front of house team and spend time front of house.

You will need fresh and current menu ideas and must be able to show flare in your work. Good financial understanding is required and you will need to be able to oversee and develop the offering.

Key responsibilities include, but is not limited to:

• Taking the lead in managing and training the team of 4
• Designing and creating an innovative menu based on current high street trends
• Preparing breakfast, lunch and evening meals using the freshest, seasonal ingredients
• Processing of paperwork relating to payroll, invoicing etc
• Ensuring all members of staff have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety
• Ensuring that all food waste during preparation and service is kept to a minimum
• Ensuring that all food being served is consistent and follows the Wilson Vale brand standards, whilst having that additional flair
• Keeping up to date with trends and including the trends within your menus

Why work for us?

• Our working hours are some of the best you’ll find in catering - we are strong believers in work / life balance
• Our pay rates are extremely competitive
• Our working environment is fun and inspiring, with excellent career development opportunities
• Enhanced pension scheme for all employees
• Life assurance scheme for all employees

This is a permanent role working 40 hours a week Monday to Friday working 7.00am - 3.30pm. Please note that there will be a requirement to work additional hours to cater for any additonal requirements including some evenings.

Wilson Vale is an equal opportunities employer.