Chef Manager

You will manage all kitchen operations, including menu execution, team member management, and compliance with Food Safety and Health and Safety regulations. The Chef Manager will ensure the food quality and consistency is maintained to the highest standards, whilst controlling their costs.
Daily management and leadership of the team including skills development.
Ensuring the team are trained in all aspects of the menu, equipment and procedures as required by John Lewis.
To work with the General Manager to ensure labour costs are agreed to budget.
To manage kitchen budgets, report on financial performance and implement any cost savings required without impacting delivery of excellence.
Interacting with the customers to understand their specific catering needs and preferences, maintaining an open channel of communication to address their requirements.
To drive sales and monitor costs through responsibly ordering.
3 years’ experience within a similar role
Be commercially aware (understanding profit margins, purchasing, budgets, labour and food costs)
Strong communication skills
Meticulous attention to detail
Passionate about delivering exceptional food dishes
Positive can-do attitude
Ability to work under pressure to meet business needs
Good organisational skills
Reliable and able to work well within a team
Self-motivated and proactive

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No