Chef Manager

Job Introduction £32,000pa + excellent benefits Location: Fisher Clinical Services, Horsham RH12 (OWN TRANSPORT ESSENTIAL) Permanent Work Pattern – 40 hrs pw Monday to Friday 7.00 – 16.00 preferred What we offer: 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: Flexible and dynamic work environment Competitive compensation Access to ongoing training and development programs Countless opportunities to grow within the company Full training Free parking, free lunch and drinks throughout the day Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out. Job Introduction As a Chef Manager at Sodexo in Horsham, you’re also a team player and food waste saver. Your passion for food and organizational excellence will lead an entire food and beverage production. This is a chance to make a positive impact, all while getting an opportunity to advance your career with a global leader in services! We are currently looking to recruit an excellent and experienced hands-on Chef Manager to join our key pharmaceutical client. This is an exciting opportunity; 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. You will join our small, dedicated highly supportive catering team based on an amazing site. Your focus will be to take responsibility for the efficient and effective day-to-day running of the site providing a safe and secure environment in support of excellent people care and leaving people with a good impression of the catering service. Main Responsibilities What you’ll do: Support the Management Team with a structured & effective Catering & vending service and responsible for the smooth running of the operations. To organize, prepare and present all food and at the required time. Ensure that all food is prepared with due care and attention, particularly in regards to customers’ special dietary requirements and allergen awareness. To organise all hospitality catering for meeting rooms and any special functions as required, some of which may occasionally occur outside of normal working hours. Implement and maintain the statutory and company standards of hygiene, health and safety and take any actions as is necessary. Monitoring and controlling financial performance of the unit. Liaising with on-site facilities team to ensure maintenance issues are reported and resolved promptly. For a full list of responsibilities please view the attached job description. Ideal Candidate What you bring: Essential To deliver a consistent level of service, within the Company's standards, to the contract. Fully understands the Site and local procedures. Understanding of the computer systems in operation. Understands the need to maintain diplomatic silence. Understands the need to display an official but courteous manner at all times. Proven experience in managing and leading a catering team. Competent IT skills including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook. Industry acumen and knowledge of external catering developments & innovations. Strong financial understanding and demonstrable budgeting management. Experienced in adhering to and driving company initiatives. Good communication and negotiation skills. Experience working in a standards/compliance environment. Desirable Level 3 Food Hygiene certificate. NVQ Level 2 chef qualification or equivalent.

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