Chef Manager in Manchester

Location: Manchester
Salary: Hidden
Recruiter: Wilson Vale
Job Hours: Full-time

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We have an exciting opportunity to become our new Chef Manager at one of our site based in Manchester

Do you love creating stunning restaurant food and are looking for work hours that give you a work-life balance like no other sector in the hospitality industry?

Wilson Vale is an established, quality-led contract caterer.

We work with amazing clients across the UK who place huge value on great food as a key part of their culture and community.

We work in office restaurants, independent schools and at conference venues with the same high-end ethos throughout.

Our culture unites us.

We stand for craft, quality, creative freedom, forward thinking and integrity.

We never compromise on our commitment to fresh, seasonal produce and the fantastic people that make it all happen! 

This is a permanent role, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 7.

00am to 3.

30pm with an occasional evening event. 

STYLE OF FOOD

Hot and cold breakfast, full lunch offer.

Fresh food using fresh ingredients.

Deli offer.

Everything is made at site. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Be responsible for the daily operation of the kitchen and the preparation and cooking of all food production
  • Cater to the needs of all customers
  • Be responsible, dedicated and a strong leader with the ability to assist and manage a team
  • Deliver consistent food standards following the Wilson Vale brand standards.
  • Deliver fresh, seasonal and innovative food from around the world to all customers
  • Responsible for food safety, hygiene and Health and Safety both in practice and keeping relevant records
  • Allergy reporting and responsibility for sign-posting to customers
  • Budgeting, ordering, stock taking
  • Training
  • Responsible for a team of 3 people 

    • SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • LOVE  food, and love working in a team.
  • Have experience of working with fresh food 
  • Positive attitude
  • Have good customer service skills and strong communication skills.
  • Be able to work in a high-pressured environment and remain calm. 
  • Strong premium hospitality experience in another venue
  • Local knowledge and experience working in the area
  • A passion for exceptional service is essential
  • Strong understanding of service styles, food trends
  • Innovation and creativity
  • A passion for training and development
  • Exceptional presentation skills
  • Articulate and very well organised
  • Proactive and reliable

    • OUR CULTURE:

  • Craft at our core – we pride ourselves on our craft-skilled chefs who create wonderful fresh food from scratch.
  • It’s all about the food – the menu is the most important document our chefs write every week.
  • Quality, seasonal ingredients – 300+ British suppliers and our chefs can source locally.
  • Freedom to create – our teams love to cook up exciting food themes and pop-ups to keep the food fun.
  • Support like no other – our business was founded by family and we have stayed true to those same family values of nurturing development, protecting our values and building trust and loyalty.
  • Making food that not only tastes great but is good for the planet. We have always had a strong environmental ethos and are dedicated to our social and environmental commitments.
  • We believe in tailored training and opportunities to build your career with us.

    • WILSON VALE PERKS:

  • Our working hours are some of the best you'll find in catering - we are strong believers in work-life balance
  • Our working environment is fun and inspiring, with excellent career development opportunities
  • Craft Works – Free craft-focused career development training programme
  • Paid training bespoke to you
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- your wellbeing is very important to us
  • Online employee benefits scheme - monetary savings on everyday items!
  • Your Birthday off every year after 1 years’ service.

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