Group Chef - Southport

Group Chef (Education Contract Catering)

Job Title: Group Chef

Salary: £37,000 per annum

Working Pattern: 40 hours per week, 40 weeks per year

The Opportunity

Our client is a market-leading contract caterer specialising in school food. They are known for creating fantastic food experiences by blending education sector knowledge with the latest food trends, encouraging creativity and excitement in every kitchen. They are seeking an ambitious Group Chef to take ownership of service delivery across a portfolio of contracts. This pivotal role is the strategic link between the business and its clients, requiring operational and craft expertise to consistently exceed expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial & Quality Oversight: Take responsibility for controlling costs while ensuring service quality and delivery are maintained at a consistently high level.

• Culinary Innovation: Guarantee the food offering is of the highest standard by proactively incorporating current high-street trends to keep services fresh and exciting.

• People Development: Manage, mentor, and support the development and performance of all line reporting managers.

• Business Growth: Play a key role in growth initiatives, including leading and assisting in new business mobilisations and supporting high-stakes sales and retention presentations.

• Compliance & Projects: Ensure robust adherence to all Health & Safety and Hygiene standards while leading strategic business projects as required.

What Our Client Is Looking For

• Experience: Proven multi-site operational experience managing large teams.

• Leadership & Communication: An exceptional, results-driven leader with the confidence and communication skills to effectively handle HR and performance-related issues.

• Financial Acumen: Financially astute, with demonstrated experience in both managing and compiling budgets.

• Food Passion: Passionate about food, stays current with industry trends, and possesses a clear, demonstrable understanding of what truly exceptional service looks like.

• Detail-Oriented: Highly motivated, inspires others around them, and has a keen eye for detail that ensures success in every aspect of the role.

Work Pattern

• Hours: 40 hours per week.

• Weeks: 40 weeks per year.

Note: Our client expects all staff to share their commitment of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people, and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought by the company.

Pineapple Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency on behalf of our client for this position.