Chef Manager - Cowdenbeath
Up to £34,974 per annum (DOE)
40 hours per week. 5 over 7
Free meal on shift and free gym access
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Chef Manager to join our Eurest team in Cowdenbeath. You will be providing outstanding service to the staff at the resort whilst guiding and motivating your team to be the best they can possibly be.
We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering. At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.
Services provided are lunch, vending, and nightshift feeding.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. Understand and deliver all contractual terms.
2. Communicate any on-site client changes to line manager.
3. Communicate regularly with client.
4. Action plans are completed following client satisfaction surveys.
5. Ensure all company promotions are correctly implemented.
6. Identify any additional opportunities and discuss with line manager.
7. Analyse and effectively manage all in-unit costs.
8. Monitor and manage GP.
9. Ensure cost and sales records are accurately inputted and maintained.
10. All food wastage is recorded and minimised.
11. Your team is supported, trained, coached, and developed.
12. Implement all relevant HSE procedures within the unit and review them as appropriate.
13. Ensure that all HSE incidents are correctly reported and investigated with relevant reviews of work procedures.
14. Report HSE issues beyond your control to your line manager.
15. Ensure the team is trained and adheres to all H&S and FS policies.
16. Ensure all food prepared, cooked, and presented to the required standards and portion specifications.
17. Manage the processing of food orders, the receipt and storage of deliveries.
18. Maintain the cleanliness of all kitchens and surrounding working areas.
19. Ensure the correct use of all machinery and equipment.
20. Perform other general tasks to support effective food service delivery as reasonably requested.
About You
* Experience in contract catering.
* Previous culinary experience essential.
* Previous management experience in a similar role.
* Passionate about working in a food service environment.
* Good communication skills and able to work positively with others as part of a team.
* Friendly, helpful & polite.
About Us
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
* Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products.
* Aviva Digicare – Free annual healthcare check.
* Medicash – Discounted health cash plan providing cash back on a range of medical treatments including Dental, Optical and Consultant appointments for you and your family.
* Pension scheme and Life Assurance.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Holiday purchase scheme.
* Sharebuy Scheme.
* Recognition awards including Be a Star peer recognition and Long Service Awards.
* Employee networks created and led by employees for employees.
* Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work).
* Entertainment, Health & Wellbeing, and Travel discounts.
* Shopping discounts – Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards.
* Vodafone discounts.
* On-going training & development and career pathways.
We’re people-powered at Eurest. It’s an understatement to say that we’re passionate about what we do, which is why we’re committed to attracting the best and brightest people to join us – could that be you? Find out what makes joining Eurest so exciting.
Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive, because diversity is our strength!
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