Chef Manager

Overview

Chef Manager – CHG Duchy Hospital

Harrogate

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday with occasional weekends

Full‑time position, 40 hours per week in a Medirest Signature contract.

• Overall efficient and effective management of the catering contract to ensure great quality, consistent food and beverage services across all areas.
• Maintaining a positive client relationship and regularly communicating with them to understand key requirements or changes.
• Responsibility for the management, recruitment, development and training of team members, including managing sickness, conducting reviews and delivering training as required.
• Accountability for the labour spend and food costs, regularly reviewing this with your Area Manager to be proactive in managing cost and delivering on the agreed financial budget.
• Ensuring the smooth planning of the contract and resources to deliver a first‑class service to our clients and customers.
• Ensuring the operation is fully compliant with company policies and procedures and legislative and regulatory requirements (i.e. allergens, kcal, PPDS, etc.).

• Ideally have previous experience in contract catering or within a similar role; we can provide training to the right person with transferrable skills.
• Have experience of working in a kitchen environment, producing food in adhering to recipes and menu plans.
• Experience of leading and managing teams and the ability to motivate them to succeed.
• Have had experience in managing client relationships.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to liaise with colleagues, customers and clients at all levels.
• Quality and process driven with particular focus on delivering results.
• Compliant with Company policies and procedures in line with client agreements.
• IT Literate (MS Office, Email).

• Contributory pension scheme.
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and My Learning programmes.
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits.
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia,  and many more.
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more.
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster.
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands.
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes.
  
  You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families.

Job Reference: com/0710///STC #Medirest Signature

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive – because diversity is our strength!