Chef Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you passionate, driven and want to be part of our team in Wendell Park Primary School, Hammersmith, London. If you are an innovative, sociable and dynamic person who enjoys working in an Education environment offering great food then this could be the role for you!
You will be reporting to our Operations Manager who oversees this contract; and will be responsible both operationally and financially to ensure the smooth running on a day to day basis. You will be working within an Education environment where all the food is prepared with fresh ingredients daily.
You will want to provide the best service and have experience operating a diverse portfolio of service offers ranging from retail to grab n go, with occasional hospitality events. You must have chef experience and be able to manage a large team to deliver culinary and customer service excellence you must bring innovative solutions and quality service in alignment with business objectives and client expectations.
We are looking for someone who has the ability to meet and exceed financial targets and really want someone with excellent organisational, multi-tasking & communication skills and possess a ‘hands on’ and proactive management style as well as being a team player.
You must have strong IT skills and be experienced in producing reports, monitoring GP and closing weekly accounts.
This is a Monday to Friday position, on a term time only basis with occasional events out of hours.
It’s essential that you have excellent craft skills, experience and/or qualifications will be taken into consideration.
Experience and Skills:
- Excellent Craft skills
- Consistent work history
- Experience in Education Contract Catering
- Management Experience
Benefits
- Uniform provided
- Monthly Radish Shining Star Awards
- Long Service Awards
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Employee Development Training Plans
- Employee Assistance Programme
- WellMe Mental Health Initiative
Safeguarding is of the upmost importance to Radish therefore you will be required to complete a full DBS Clearance.
If you think this is the role for you then please apply in with your CV and covering letter to Sharon Jackson
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Catering & Food Service Contractors
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Chef Manager roles across Churchill Service Solutions's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Catering & Food Service Contractors.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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