Chef Manager
Join Our Team as a Chef Manager at Oasis Academy Foundry, Birmingham!
Are you ready to take your culinary career to the next level? Maybe you are a Chef looking for progression, or just wish to make a sideways move then look no further as at Sodexo, we’re passionate about delivering exceptional service and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, customers, and employees.We’re excited to announce an opportunity for a Chef Manager to lead our kitchen team at Oasis Academy Foundry, Birmingham. If you’re dedicated, driven, and ready to make a real impact, this is your chance to shine!
About the Role
As the Chef Manager, you’ll lead a vibrant team of Cooks and General Assistants. Together, you’ll cater to between 170-200 covers daily, crafting delicious meals while fostering a positive and inclusive team culture. If you have knowledge of a contract catering background this could be the role for you!
- Flexibility and adaptability are key in this bustling environment.
- Allergen awareness as always is KEY, ensuring every meal is safe and enjoyed by all.
- You’ll oversee all food and beverage operations, setting high standards for both cuisine and service.
- Say goodbye to unsociable hours—enjoy public holidays off, including Christmas!
At Sodexo, we’re committed to creating a workplace where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.
What You'll Do- Lead the team to ensure smooth service, from food prep to end-of-day clean-up.
- Large scale cooking from (170-200 covers)
- Inspire and mentor your team through training and development opportunities.
- Manage all aspects of the catering operation, including food costs, stock control, and staffing.
- Deliver consistent, high-quality meals and service to pupils, staff, and employees.
- Innovate and develop menus that delight and inspire.
- Conduct regular audits to uphold company policies and procedures.
- Actively innovate in terms of food presentation and engage in partnered curriculum based food activity, such as Discovery Tables, Classroom Tastings
- Expertise in large-scale cooking (150-500 covers).
- Ideally you will have experience of working in school catering
- Confidence in following recipes and creating delicious, fresh meals.
- Proven experience in supervising or managing a team.
- Have excellent communication and organisational skills
- Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
- Background in working with fresh, high-quality ingredients.
- Knowledge of health and safety standards and a commitment to compliance.
- A professional, can-do attitude with the ability to lead by example.
- Relevant qualifications: Chef/Management Level 3 or above, or equivalent City & Guilds certification.
- At least 1 year of experience in a similar role.
- Ideally will be pc literate and responsive
What We Offer
Working with Sodexo is more than just a job—it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. We value you for who you are and provide the support, tools, and opportunities you need to thrive.- Wellbeing Support: Access to mental health resources, an online wellbeing platform, and a 24/7 virtual GP.
- Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy deals for you, your friends, and your family with Sodexo Discounts.
- Financial Benefits: Save and plan for your future with our Salary Finance Platform and Sodexo Retirement Plan.
- Development Opportunities: Expand your skills with our learning and development tools.
- Community Impact: Volunteer opportunities to support local causes.
- Perks: Cycle to Work Scheme, competitive compensation, and a dynamic work environment.
We provide full training, a protective uniform, and all the support you need to succeed.
Be Part of Something Greater
At Sodexo, we’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles require appropriate screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).
Ready to make your mark? Apply today and join a company that’s committed to helping you thrive!
Note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Package Description
CHEF MANAGER- 37.5 hours per week
- Monday to Friday 7.00am to 2.30pm
- £24,000 plus Excellent Benefits
- Term time only **
This means that you get paid equal amounts of pay every month. Further information will be supplied at interview stage.**
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About The Company
About Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.