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.