Chef Manager

CHEF MANAGER 📍 Peterborough 🕕 7am to 3pm (sometimes 4pm/5pm), dates Monday to Friday from 02/06/2026. We are currently recruiting for an experienced and reliable CHEF MANAGER to join a friendly team in Peterborough. The successful candidate will be confident and committed to maintaining high standards of food quality and hygiene. Job Description: 1) Culinary & Kitchen Operations * Hands-on Cooking: Prepare and cook fresh, high-volume, seasonal meals while ensuring proper portioning and high presentation standards. * Menu Planning: Develop and implement attractive, nutritious menu cycles tailored to the specific client and demographic. * Quality Control: Taste test dishes, adjust recipes, and maintain excellent food quality from prep to finish. 2) Business & Financial Management * Budgeting & Cost Control: Manage food profit margins (GP), control labor costs, and administer the site budget. * Stock Control: Order food and sundry supplies, oversee deliveries, and conduct accurate weekly stock takes. * Financial Administration: Process invoices, complete till reports, and handle cash reconciliation or daily cashing up. 3) Staff Leadership & Training * Team Management: Lead, motivate, and mentor the catering team. * Scheduling: Create work rotas to ensure adequate coverage during busy service hours. * Development: Recruit, train, and develop staff while maintaining performance and training records. 4) Health, Safety & Compliance * Food Hygiene: Enforce strict hygiene, health, and safety standards. * Allergen Management: Strictly adhere to allergen compliance and safety regulations. * Record Keeping: Ensure that daily, weekly, and monthly regulatory compliance logs are completed accurately. 5) Client & Customer Relations * Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for onsite clients (e.g., Headteachers, Corporate Facilities Managers). * Customer Service: Gather and respond to customer feedback, handle complaints professionally, and foster a welcoming dining atmosphere. CAT/HS * Previous chef and catering experience * Valid Food Safety Level 2 Certificate Valid Food Allergens Certificate. * Reliable, organised, and able to work independently