Are you an experienced Chef Manager looking for your next challenge within a high-volume contract catering environment?We''re looking for a passionate and commercially minded Chef Manager to lead a successful catering operation in Gravesend. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious catering professional who combines strong culinary skills with proven leadership experience and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional food and service.Working within a prestigious contract catering environment, you''ll have full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the kitchen, team development, customer satisfaction, financial performance, and operational excellence.The RoleAs Chef Manager, you''ll be responsible for:Leading and developing a team of chefs, cooks, and front of house colleaguesPlanning and delivering innovative, fresh, and engaging menusManaging food preparation and presentation to the highest standardsControlling food costs, stock levels, ordering, and kitchen budgetsMonitoring wastage and implementing cost-saving initiativesBuilding strong relationships with customers and stakeholdersEnsuring full compliance with food safety, health and safety, and company standardsDriving customer satisfaction through excellent food and service deliveryMaintaining accurate operational and compliance recordsSupporting continuous improvement and menu development initiativesAbout YouTo be successful in this role, you''ll ideally have:Previous experience as a Chef ..... full job details .....