Chef Manager

Chef Manager

Location:

Manchester, M17 1NX

Contract Type:
Permanent

Salary: £33,000 per annum

Hours:

Monday to Friday 7am-3pm (flexibility for weekends)

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Chef Manager to lead our catering operation and deliver an exceptional food service experience. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, self‑motivated culinary professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and can inspire a team to consistently achieve excellence.

• Deliver all meals and catering services to agreed standards and KPIs.
• Ensure consistently high standards of food preparation, presentation, and hygiene across the operation.
• Conduct daily pre‑service briefings and implement themed events in line with Sodexo marketing campaigns.

• Enforce statutory, company, and site OH&S requirements and ensure all equipment is safe, maintained, and compliant.
• Adhere to all cleaning and hygiene standards, including routine audits in line with the Quality Management System.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, fire regulations, and site‑specific procedures.

• Ensure accurate financial documentation and reporting, meeting all weekly and monthly deadlines.
• Manage budgets effectively, controlling expenditure, labour, stock levels, and cash.
• Ensure correct pricing, costing, and charging of services in line with contractual terms.
• Maintain accurate stock, credit or cash control in line with company targets.

• Lead, train, motivate and develop catering employees to achieve high operational standards.
• Recruit, induct, appraise and support staff, maintaining accurate training records and promoting positive employee relations.
• Ensure all team members project a professional, friendly and customer‑focused image.

• Work closely with on‑site clients and the Sodexo Food Services Lead to maintain excellent relationships.
• Identify and drive opportunities for service improvement and business growth.
• Ensure consistently positive feedback and client satisfaction.

• Proven experience managing and leading a kitchen and front‑of‑house team.
• Strong financial acumen with solid budgeting and cost‑management skills.
• Experience working in a compliance‑driven environment.
• Excellent communication, customer service and negotiation skills.
• Creativity, innovation and a passion for food and service excellence.
• A track record of driving company initiatives and operational improvements.
• Relevant culinary qualifications and Health & Safety training.

• Unlimited access to an online wellbeing platform.
• Employee Assistance Programme covering legal, financial and personal issues.
• 24‑hour virtual GP service.
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme offering great deals 24/7.
• Pension Plan membership.
• Learning and development tools to enable career growth.
• Bike to Work Scheme to support environmental care and fitness.
• Enhanced benefits and leave policies across the UK and Ireland.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Leader and run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.