Chef Manager - Healthcare

As a Chef Manager for Sodexo based on site at Priory Hospital Woodbourne Birmingham you are also a natural leader and a food safety expert. Your passion for fresh food delivery and organizational excellence will lead an entire food and beverage production. You'll lead a team who pride themselves on delivering a high-quality service to patients and staff 365 days a year. Our dedicated catering team produce outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients in this exclusive innovative private healthcare environment. The food offer will include delivering a fresh à la carte service.

Priory Hospital Woodbourne treats private patients with a range of alcohol & drug additions as well as eating disorders. We are therefore looking for that special someone who is keen to make a difference where it really matters; clear and respectful communication with both patients and the healthcare team is essential. You will understand the need for empathy and compassion whilst adopting an adaptable approach to your work ensuring recipes and menus can be adapted according to specific dietary needs.

This really is a highly rewarding environment to work in; you will ooze passion to deliver exceptional customer service that builds valuable long-term relationships with colleagues, customers and clients. You'll be an inspirational leader who loves getting the best from your team and supporting them to be the best they can be.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

As this is a busy hospital environment open every day 365 days per year, the ability to work some weekends is essential. It's an opportunity to work within an industry that makes a real difference; at Sodexo, we provide exceptional opportunities for your growth and development!

What you'll do:

• Manage and develop a customer focussed patient and staff catering service at The Priory Hospital


• Ensure that the catering service is delivered to the contractual agreement in an efficient and effective manner within budgetary constraints and in compliance with all relevant legislation and Company Policy.


• Lead and manage all catering employees at The Priory Hospital


• Cover service requirements in the absence of the daily chef.


• Ensure services at the Priory Hospital remain within budgetary remit and are managed to contractual and legal requirements.


• Recruit, motivate and manage the catering staff, ensuring they are fully trained and developed for the roles they hold.


• Ensure that site Rota's are shared with the Sodexo team at least 1 week in advance / any shortfalls to deliver operational compliance are raised with Line Manager to ensure agency support is booked.


• Line management of catering Staff, ensuring compliance with recruitment & selection and other HR guidance policies.


• Liaising with site client and dietitians
  
  Proven experience of leading a team within a comparable service environment, Healthcare experience desirable but not essential


• Financial awareness and understanding - cost control, revenues & margin within a Catering service.


• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, colleagues, clients.


• Ability to work independently, flexibly and professionally - dealing with stressful and changeable situations.


• Experience of delivering relevant training, using company guidelines


• Understanding of relevant Health and Safety, Employment, and other legislative requirements


• Strong attention to detail and adherence to standards


• Proven IT skills, ability to demonstrate working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)


• Ability to deal with stressful situations with a flexible approach to the role.


• Analyse problems analytically, develop opportunities and implement innovative solutions.
  
  Up to £37,000pa DOE + excellent benefits package


Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Great site to work on - Flexible and dynamic work environment, sociable hours!


• Free Uniform


• Heavily subsidised meal on duty


• Free parking


• Competitive compensation


• Access to ongoing training and development programs


• Countless opportunities to grow within the company.


We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster and much more!, Salary Up to £37,000pa DOE + excellent benefits package