Title:  Chef Manager

Job Description

Aramark Food Services is currently recruiting for a Chef Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will assume full responsibility for the ordering, production and serving of all food on a day-to-day basis, thus ensuring a smooth day-to-day service. This role is suited to a Chef Manager with a conscientious approach who has the commitment to deliver an exceptional service in line with customer / client demands.

Job Responsibilities

Assume full responsibility to produce food and to constantly introduce new and innovative menu options
•    Ensure that all daily menus are balanced and meet our customer requirements
•    Work with the General Manager & Regional Manager to ensure, client and customer requirements are exceeded
•    Be flexible in their approach and will have the ability to meet with Clients
•    Have full financial accountability for the catering operation (driving sales, GP, labour, and overheads)
•    Achieve budgeted gross margin through consistent costing and menu planning
•    Ensure the highest standards of Health and Safety and HACCP are maintained in the catering facility
•    Manage and develop the catering team

Qualifications

Previous experience in a similar food service environment
•    An innovative approach to menu design with strong attention to detail
•    Third level qualification (HACCP/Culinary Arts/Professional Cookery)
•    Previous experience in Managing a Catering Team
•    Strong interpersonal skills
•    Flexibility and the ability to innovate
•    Commercial acumen, strong organisational and problem-solving abilities

Education