Chef Manager

Are you an experienced Chef Manager looking for your next challenge within a high-volume contract catering environment?We're looking for a passionate and commercially minded Chef Manager to lead a successful catering operation in Gravesend. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious catering professional who combines strong culinary skills with proven leadership experience and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional food and service.Working within a prestigious contract catering environment, you'll have full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the kitchen, team development, customer satisfaction, financial performance, and operational excellence.The RoleAs Chef Manager, you'll be responsible for:Leading and developing a team of chefs, cooks, and front of house colleaguesPlanning and delivering innovative, fresh, and engaging menusManaging food preparation and presentation to the highest standardsControlling food costs, stock levels, ordering, and kitchen budgetsMonitoring wastage and implementing cost-saving initiativesBuilding strong relationships with customers and stakeholdersEnsuring full compliance with food safety, health & safety, and company standardsDriving customer satisfaction through excellent food and service deliveryMaintaining accurate operational and compliance recordsSupporting continuous improvement and menu development initiativesAbout YouTo be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:Previous experience as a Chef Manager, Catering Manager, or Head Chef within contract cateringStrong people management and leadership skillsDemonstrable experience managing kitchen budgets, stock, and food costsExcellent culinary and menu development abilitiesA sound understanding of food safety and health & safety regulationsExperience managing teams in a fast-paced catering environmentExcellent communication and customer service skillsA proactive and commercially focused approachWhat's in It for You?Salary of £40,000 per annum28 days holiday including bank holidaysYour birthday off every yearFree meals whilst on shiftEnhanced maternity and family leave benefits3 paid volunteering daysApprenticeship and development opportunitiesPension and life assuranceEmployee Assistance ProgrammeWellbeing support hubCycle to Work SchemeHigh street, travel and cinema discounts via PerkboxWorking Pattern40 hours per weekOperational site runs 7 days per weekFlexibility to support both day and night shift operations as requiredApply NowIf you're an experienced Chef Manager with a background in contract catering and are ready to take ownership of a thriving operation, we'd love to hear from you.Please note: Applicants must have previous management experience within a catering environment and be able to commute to Gravesend (DA11) on a daily basis.Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.TPBN1_UKTJ