Chef Manager

Chef Manager - Andover, Hampshire £40,000 Monday to Friday 40 Hours Per Week An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Chef Manager to lead the catering operation at a busy client site in Andover. This is a hands-on role overseeing a fresh food operation serving breakfast and lunch daily, alongside occasional hospitality events. Offering a great work-life balance with a Monday to Friday schedule, this position would suit an established Chef Manager or a strong Head Chef looking to progress. The Role Manage the day-to-day catering operation, including food preparation and service Lead and motivate the kitchen team to deliver high standards Plan menus and manage dietary and allergen requirements Take responsibility for budgets, forecasting, PandL and reporting Ensure food quality, presentation and service consistently meet client expectations Maintain compliance with food safety and health and safety standards About You Previous experience as a Chef Manager, or a Head Chef ready for the next step Strong fresh food background with excellent culinary skills Proven ability to lead, develop and motivate a team Commercially aware with experience managing budgets and costs Organised, proactive and able to work effectively under pressure Excellent communication and client-facing skills Positive, flexible and hands-on approach What''s on Offer Salary of £40,000 Monday to Friday working pattern 40-hour working week Excellent work-life balance Opportunity to run and ..... full job details .....