Relief Chef Manager - South M25

Contract:
Permanent Salary:
£38,000 per annum Working in and around the South East of England covering areas around the M25 and Home Counties, our team of Relief Chefs cover various B&I and Education contracts lead by the Head of Culinary South East.We are looking for a talented Relief Chef Manager to join our team to support our business across the South M25 region and surrounding areas.You will have previous experience of working within fast-paced kitchens at either Head Chef or Chef Manager level within contract catering (ideally Independent Schools or B&I).You will be excited to work with fresh seasonal ingredients & regularly changing bespoke menus which YOU create! You will be creative and have the opportunity to showcase your skillset every day.Key responsibilities:To cover Head Chef| Chef Manager holiday and sicknessTo support with mobilisationsTo support with troubleshooting at locations which require additional supportTo cover a vacancyTo produce food for service using fresh ingredients, cooking from scratch and following the companies brand standardsCreating bespoke seasonal menus from regional and local suppliersCompleting food costings as requiredCompleting company bookworkEnsuring company food standards are adhered to and wastage controlled.Ensuring all Food Hygiene and Health & Safety policies and allergen control procedures are followed.You will have the following skills:A genuine interest in food & excellent customer service skillsExcellent client relationship skillsAn all-round team player and leaderInnovation and passion for great foodAn organised Relief Chef Manager with attention to detailSound financial understandingAbility to demonstrate a good understanding and use of verbal English.Ability to demonstrate a good standard of written English and reading skills.Similar experience of customer and / or food preparation environment is essential.Hold a recognised cooking qualification such as City & Guild 706/1 & 2 or equivalent.Wider wallet scheme (discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms etc).Free meals on dutyVolunteers leave - up to one day per year.Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.Cycle to work scheme.Recommend a friend bonus.Unrivalled individual training and development.Well established apprenticeship programme.Team & company social events.Employee assistance programme.Excellent career progression within a leading independent contract caterer.About usThomas Franks is a founder led, fresh food catering business with a focus on excellence and service delivered with individuality, passion and style. We are unique in every approach and our clients, and our people are paramount to our daily success.DisclaimerAll applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this role.An enhanced DBS, Identity & reference checks (covering the last five years) will form part of the selection process. As an organisation using the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure service to assess applicants' suitability for positions of trust, Thomas Franks Ltd complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and undertake not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a Disclosure based on conviction or other information revealed. However, for any post in a school please be aware that any application is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such any criminal conviction, caution or bind-over must be declared.Diversity and Inclusion at Thomas FranksWe actively encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and continue to develop a culture of growth and inclusion and would like to invite applications from groups who are currently under-represented, because we believe greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides a better working life.
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