Chef Manager

We have an exciting opportunity to become our new [Head Chef] at one of our [type of site: workplace restaurants/independent schools/conference venues] in [location & postcode].
Do you love creating stunning restaurant food and are looking for work hours that give you a work-life balance like no other sector in the hospitality industry?
Wilson Vale is an established, quality-led contract caterer. We work with amazing clients across the UK who place huge value on great food as a key part of their culture and community. We work in office restaurants, independent schools and at conference venues with the same high-end ethos throughout.
Our culture unites us. We stand for craft, quality, creative freedom, forward thinking and integrity. We never compromise on our commitment to fresh, seasonal produce and the fantastic people that make it all happen!
World cuisine. The Chef Manager has full autonomy over the menu's written each week. Working closely with the second chef, the menu will be written with seasonality, world events and celebrations in mind. Our job as Contract Caterers is to educate the children in World foods, cultures and customs. Broaden the horizons and palettes of the next generation, whilst maintaining the Company Ethos of using fresh ingredients.
There are boarders on site, so imagination for different breakfast items will be beneficial.
We have match tea's and parent interactions so a knowledge of pastry and baking would be advantageous
Job description of the role.:
The Chef Manager for Wilson Vale is responsible for overseeing the culinary operations within a catering facility that provides food services to our clients, wither in a corporate offices, educational institutions, healthcare facilities. This role combines culinary expertise with managerial skills to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality meals to our clients while adhering to specific contractual agreements, food safety and health & safety policies.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
THE FOOD & DETAIL
+ To be imaginative and innovative, ideas and innovations adapted to suit customer needs.
+ To use fresh ingredients and cook 'little and often' during service.
+ To manage the detail of front of house presentation.
+ Implementation of promotions and special days to enhance offering.
+ If any changes or substitutions to ingredients are made to the dishes prepared please ensure that the Manager and all staff concerned are informed and menus must be amended to incorporate these changes
+ To carry out customer satisfaction programs.
+ To undertake special projects as outlined by the Area Manager.
+ To develop good client relations and attend meetings if appropriate.
+ Preparation of the menu planning and presentation
YOUR TEAM & TRAINING:
+ To lead and motivate the catering team, to instil a 'nothing is to much trouble' approach.
+ All staff to be trained so that multi tasking can be achieved to ensure the smooth running of the Unit to allow for a self covering unit where possible and for staff to experience other roles.
+ To constantly motivate staff, encouraging them to bring new ideas and look at new ways of completing tasks.
+ Timely managing of staff to ensure that tasks are completed in the allotted time to ensure efficient running of the unit.
+ To recruit, train and develop the staff under your control.
+ To identify training and development needs through the review and appraisal systems.
+ To prepare and undertake a training program for your team.

+ Craft at our core - we pride ourselves on our craft-skilled chefs who create wonderful fresh food from scratch.
+ It's all about the food - the menu is the most important document our chefs write every week.
+ Quality, seasonal ingredients - 300+ British suppliers and our chefs can source locally.
+ Freedom to create - our teams love to cook up exciting food themes and pop-ups to keep the food fun.
+ Support like no other - our business was founded by family and we have stayed true to those same family values of nurturing development, protecting our values and building trust and loyalty.
+ Making food that not only tastes great but is good for the planet. We have always had a strong environmental ethos and are dedicated to our social and environmental commitments.
+ We believe in tailored training and opportunities to build your career with us.
WILSON VALE PERKS:
+ Our working hours are some of the best you'll find in catering - we are strong believers in work-life balance
+ Our working environment is fun and inspiring, with excellent career development opportunities
+ Craft Works - Free craft-focused career development training programme
+ Paid training bespoke to you
+ Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- your wellbeing is very important to us
+ Online employee benefits scheme - monetary savings on everyday items!
+ Your Birthday off every year after 1 years' service.
Wilson Vale is an equal opportunities employer that strives to create an inclusive working environment for all. We are committed to supporting our people and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. From each and every person in our catering teams, to our operations and central support teams - everyone at has a voice.
This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7am - 3:30pm
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