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Executive Chef Manager

Thomas Franks Ltd.

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Job summary

A leading catering company in Greater London is seeking an experienced Executive Chef Manager for a Monday to Friday role. You will oversee food production and service at a bustling location, ensuring adherence to the highest standards of quality and hygiene. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in fast-paced kitchens, showcasing creativity with seasonal ingredients and managing a team effectively. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Wider wallet scheme (discounts at retailers, gyms)
Free meals on duty
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave
Cycle to work scheme
Recommend a friend bonus
Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

  • Previous experience at Head Chef level in a fast-paced kitchen required.
  • Ability to work with fresh seasonal ingredients.
  • Strong understanding of food safety and health regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee food production and service to maintain high standards.
  • Ensure adherence to Thomas Franks Fresh Food standards.
  • Plan and devise menus for nutritional value.
  • Maintain hygiene and cleanliness in kitchen operations.
  • Assist in team meetings and training courses.

Skills

Food hygiene
Team leadership
Customer service
Creativity in menu design
Ability to work under pressure

Education

Recognised cooking qualification (City & Guild 706/1 & 2 or equivalent)
Job description
Executive Chef Manager | Monday to Friday
London
Contract: Full Time , Permanent
Salary: £55,000 per annum
Hours: 40h per week

A stunning B&I location in Shepherd's Bush for a new co-working community for innovative businesses. Catering for approximately 400 people daily. We offer breakfast and lunch and lots of high end hospitality and pop-ups. The role is a Monday to Friday operation.

We are looking for a talented Executive Chef Manager to join our team at one of our prestigious locations in London.

You will have previous experience of working within a fast-paced kitchen at Head Chef level (ideally within either contract catering - B&I or Independent Education).

You will be excited to work with fresh seasonal ingredients & regularly changing bespoke menus which YOU create! You will be creative and have the opportunity to showcase your skillset every day.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS (TASKS & RESPONSIBILTIES):

  • To operate, monitor and control the Food Production and Service Production to ensure that the food is produced and presented to the highest possible standards, according to the stated Thomas Franks standards and all specified client requirements.
  • Responsible for ensuring that the Thomas Franks Fresh Food standards are adhered to by all members of staff, making the best use of local, sustainably sourced and in-season produce at all times using the Company approved suppliers.
  • Ensure that the menus are planned are devised for their nutritional value, making the best use of current food styles and customer expectations for daily service and any functions, hospitality or special events.
  • Ensure the prompt service of all meals and service at all times to the company / clients standards. Restock and replenish stocks and consumables as required during service periods, pre-empt customer needs and achieve optimum customer service delivery.
  • The Executive Head Chef must ensure that all production, storage and service areas and equipment are maintained in a hygienic and clean condition, demonstrating a thorough understanding of food safety and health and safety legislation on a daily basis. Practices are to be monitored and reviewed frequently to ensure standards are set and maintained effectively.
  • Ensure that the preparation of all food for sale/service is to prepared within exemplary standards of hygiene and food safety, ensuring that all members of subordinate members of staff adhere to these procedures on health, safety and hygiene to at all times.
  • Keep the Front of house informed of any food running out and pre-empt any delays in customer waiting.
  • To assist in the preparation of planning menus, rotas, placing of orders.
  • Ensure that the kitchen operates in line with current health & safety regulations.
  • To attend meetings and training courses as required.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ensure attendance to all staff meetings as required.
  • Ensure that all policies and procedural requirements of both legislation and company are adhered to in order to promote a professional and flexible approach at all times.
  • To ensure personal presentation is of the highest standard at all times.
  • Ensure all necessary checks are carried out in the service and associated areas for food temperatures.
  • Carry out all reasonable request of the management.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

  • Team, the ability to work on own initiative, impeccable personal presentation, hygiene and behaviour to others, Food hygiene certificate preferred.
  • The ability to be adaptable and be flexible as necessary. Reliable, Honest demonstrate an open attentive approach to customer service.
  • Willingness to learn new skills and take some responsibility.
  • Ability to demonstrate a good understanding and use of verbal>Ability to demonstrate a good standard of written English and reading skills.
  • Similar experience of customer and / or food preparation environment is essential.
  • Hold a recognised cooking qualification such as City & Guild 706/1 & 2 or equivalent.
  • 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 with a focus on excellence and service delivered with individuality, passion and style. We are unique in every approach and our clients, and our people are paramount to our daily success.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this role.

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 and would like to invite applications from groups who are currently under-represented, because we believe greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides a better working life.

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