Chef Manager

People are the most important ingredient in our business recipe, and we are looking for an experienced Chef Manager with fantastic craft skills and a background of developing and leading a team to help us create an outstanding food offer at our nursery school site in Ashtead, Surrey with approximately 40 children on site, aged from 6 months to 4 years. You will be reporting into the Group Manager at the main school site. We play an important part in students learning and development, and we are looking for someone who shares our passion about ensuring that our future generations are provided with nutritious and delicious food, while also inspiring them to lead a healthier lifestyle. If you are looking for an employer who will invest in your career and development then look no further, apply right now and join our award winning team!

• Have excellent craft skills and some bakery skills/experience
• Some experience of working in nurseries
• Have a proven track record of continually improving standards
• Have good communication skills at all levels
• Have a positive out going disposition and real 'Can-do' approach
• Be passionate about food with a great eye for detail
• Comprehensive understanding of managing allergens
• The ability to manage the kitchen and train the team to standards required
• Have financial and budget awareness
• The ability to understand and complete daily all relevant food and health and safety compliance books
The ideal candidate will also have the flexibility to work overtime as required.

Accent Catering Services Ltd are one of the UK's leading contract caterers providing innovative food service solutions to a variety of Schools and Businesses. We are a talented bunch of professionals who create bespoke catering provisions to suit each contract- no two are the same. We are passionate about our people and invest in the training and development of our teams, actively encouraging career progression and giving our teams the tools, they need to thrive in their job roles.

Are you looking for an exciting role where you can build your career while also maintaining a healthy work/life balance? Then you could you be the exceptional Chef Manager that we are looking for! Chef Manager - Ashtead, Surrey £29,494 per annum 40 hours per week Monday to Friday - no late nights and all weekends off! Please note this is a 52 week contract and not term-time only as the nursery is open all year round. We want you...,
• Competitive salaries
• Free meals on duty
• Career development opportunities
• Reward gateway platform with multiple discounts and offers
• HIT apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Team events and competitions throughout the year
• Shining stars awards
• Pension scheme
• Free parking on site
• Work life balance
• Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and financial support
• Company sick pay scheme
• Recommend a friend scheme
We look forward to receiving your application! We do experience a high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks then unfortunately your application is not being progressed however we are happy for you to contact us further should you wish to do so. Accent Catering is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Please note that a DBS disclosure is required for this role. Accent Catering have been named in The Caterer's prestigious awards as one of the best places to work in hospitality since 2012. Don't miss your chance to become part of our award-winning team!