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 secondary school site in North London, N5. 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. The Chef Manager is responsible for overseeing the culinary operations within the school, ensuring high-quality food preparation, maintaining sanitation standards, and managing kitchen staff. This role involves menu planning, inventory management, cost control, and ensuring customer satisfaction through exceptional food service. 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
• Preferably have experience of working in the independent school sector
• Have proven experience of managing and leading a team
• 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 excellent culinary skills and a great eye for detail
• The ability to manage the kitchen and train the team to standards required
• Have a desire to learn and grow with us as a company
• 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. We look forward to receiving your application! 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!

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 - London N5 £35K per annum plus bonus 40 hours per week Monday to Friday term-time only - no late nights and weekends off! We want you..., Competitive salary plus fantastic benefits and great work/life balance working only 39 weeks of the year! Benefits of working with Accent as a Chef Manager…
• 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 and life insurance
• Work life balance
• Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and financial support
• Company sick pay scheme
• Recommend a friend scheme