As a Chef Manager at Sodexo based on site at Nuffield Hospital in Exeter, you are also a natural leader and a food safety expert who plays a key role in providing a welcoming, safe environment for our customers. You'll lead a team of 14 who pride themselves on delivering a high-quality service to patients and staff 365 days a year.This is a hands-on business management role, and you will be involved in the day to day kitchen duties on an ad hoc basis; be prepared and happy to get involved!Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.Main ResponsibilitiesWhat you'll do: Manage all aspects of staffing and hospitality; ensure the smooth running of patient and staff feeding, driving service excellence, and delivering quality. Ensure compliance with Sodexo ordering policy and complete all required paperwork, including temperature checks, electrical checks, COSHH, HACCAP, etc.Train all members of the team and ensure that the kitchen and food service areas are kept clean and well-maintained.Ensure that all areas of the kitchen and food service areas are kept clean and well maintained. Reporting any defaults to client and helpdesk and ensuring completion of outstanding issuesTo pass all internal and external audits such as safeguard, EHO and Nuffield auditsManage the team to achieve the desire results driving forward service excellence and delivering quality. For a full list of responsibilities please view the attached job description The Ideal CandidateWhat you bring Extensive experience of managing a team in a similar settingA highly organised approach to your work with the ability to forward planA proven track record of delivering results and managing client relationships.Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. A Food Safety Level 3 certificate preferred.City and Guilds 7061/7062 or equivalent cooking qualification The successful candidate will be required to complete a standard DBS check. What we offer to £30,000pa + excellent benefitsWorking with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:Great site to work on - Flexible and dynamic work environment, sociable hours!Free Uniform, chef whites laundered.Free meal on dutyFree parkingCompetitive compensationAccess to ongoing training and development programsCountless opportunities to grow within the company.We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster and much more! Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
