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Location:
Reading, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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Yes
Job Reference:
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6
Posted:
16.02.2025
Expiry Date:
02.04.2025
Job Description:
A well-established nursery and training college in Reading, Berkshire, catering for up to 120 students and teachers. We offer a core feeding of Breakfast/Lunch and Afternoon Snack. This is a 52-week contract operating Monday to Friday. Additional benefit to this location is free parking on site.
We are looking to hire an experienced Chef Manager to join the operation at one of our prestigious locations in Reading.
This role will work closely with the catering team and the operations manager to ensure that the day-to-day catering and hospitality is delivered to a high standard. You will be experienced in a similar role and manage the financial budget for the location.
Job Summary:
* Lead the catering team with the day-to-day production & service of the member and staff dining facilities across the site, liaising with the centre for internal or external hospitality events.
* Deliver both the client agreed budget and the company annual budget.
* Develop and implement the members and staff dining and hospitality facilities across the site ensuring quality of food and level of customer service are maintained to agreed standards.
* Prepare, comment, and report upon the monthly and annual Profit & Loss Operating Statements for Thomas Franks.
* Develop each area of the catering offer in line with client expectations and agreed offer development plans.
* Be responsible for the day-to-day operations of all catering facilities throughout the year.
* Assist in the process of change in the departments by setting standards and motivating staff.
* Liaise with members and clients to ensure their requirements are met at all times.
* Deliver the Food Services operations as directed by the Operations Manager.
* Create and nurture an environment that emphasises motivation, empowerment, teamwork, and a passion for service.
* Provide excellent food and customer service and respond quickly to customer needs.
* Develop the food offer in line with current market trends and company values.
* Ensure age-appropriate food is available and all special dietary requirements are adhered to.
* Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with all departments.
* Ensure compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards, and procedures.
* Maintain and develop service standards in all dining areas.
* Have full knowledge of the Clients Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Fire, and Accident reporting procedures.
* Carry out effective induction, review, and development plans for staff.
* Support any rehabilitation activity as required by the centre.
* Undertake any reasonable duties related to the effective operation and development of commercial areas.
* Proven experience of delivering excellent food standards.
* Be a hands-on Catering Manager leading the team in food production and service.
* Proven ability to communicate with clients and deliver agreed objectives.
* High level of communication skills, including reading, writing, oral, and listening.
* Customer service skills with a proven track record.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Analytical/critical thinking skills.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Proven ability to manage a team and achieve high performance.
* Flexibility to work to the needs of the business.
* Good understanding and use of verbal and written English.
* Similar experience in a customer and/or food preparation environment is essential.
* Hold a recognised cooking qualification such as City & Guild 706/1 & 2 or equivalent.
Benefits:
* Wider wallet scheme (discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms, etc).
* Free meals on duty.
* Volunteers leave - up to one day per year.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Recommend a friend bonus.
* Unrivalled individual training and development.
* Well-established apprenticeship programme.
* Team & company social events.
* Employee assistance programme.
* Excellent career progression within a leading independent contract caterer.
About us:
Thomas Franks is a founder-led, fresh food catering business focused on excellence and service delivered with individuality, passion, and style. Our clients and our people are paramount to our daily success.
Disclaimer:
All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this role. An enhanced DBS, Identity & reference checks will form part of the selection process. Thomas Franks Ltd complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants fairly. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and undertake not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a Disclosure.
Diversity and Inclusion at Thomas Franks:
We actively encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and continue to develop a culture of growth and inclusion.
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