Chef Manager

We are Blue Apple and we're proud to take a more thoughtful, mindful approach to the food experiences we source, prepare and present. We aim to delight our customers by bringing a bespoke and tailored solution to our workplace clients. We have a diverse range of customers and pride ourselves on delivering fresh food solutions created by happy teams. We are looking for a Chef Manager to join our team in Houghton Regis.

Location : Houghton Hall business Park , LU5 5XE

Rate of Pay : £35,000 per annum

Working Pattern : Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week, 7 : 00am - 15 : 30pm

Key Responsibilities :

• Oversee daily kitchen operations
• Lead, manage, and support a small team of 1 Commie Chef and one FOH team member
• Develop and plan menus in line with seasonal availability, customer preferences, and budgetary guidelines, while maintaining variety, nutritional balance, and cost control.
• Conduct regular stock takes and maintain stock levels, placing timely orders, minimising waste, and ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
• Facilitate effective communication within the team through regular meetings and clear, timely updates to ensure alignment on daily operations, service expectations, and kitchen priorities.

Running breakfast and lunch for roughly 100 covers per servic...