Thomas Franks Ltd
Executive Chef Manager
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Chef Manager | Thomas Franks | Prestigious School in Worth, West Sussex
Contract: Full Time, Permanent Salary: £60,000 per annum Hours: 40 per week, rotating shifts (5 over 7 days) Location: On-site parking available
About the Role
We seek an experienced Chef Manager to lead our catering operation at a prestigious co-educational Roman Catholic boarding and day school in Worth, catering to 800+ pupils and staff daily. This role oversees breakfast, lunch, and supper service, ensuring exceptional dining experiences, financial compliance, and operational excellence across a 7-day-a-week facility.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will handle:
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Daily catering & hospitality execution
- Directing the catering team to deliver high-standard food, service, and dining environments.
- Coordinating internal/external events (e.g., hospitality functions).
- Ensuring age-appropriate meals and adherence to dietary needs.
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Financial stewardship & reporting
- Managing budget alignment (client-targeted and company-wide).
- Monthly/annual P&L reconciliation and profit tracking.
- Developing/refining offer plans while respecting budgetary constraints.
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Team leadership & development
- Mentoring staff to meet performance standards.
- Conducting inductions, reviews, and progression planning.
- Driving employee motivation and fostering a service-oriented culture.
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- Client relationships & compliance
- Engaging with members/stakeholders to refine service expectations.
- Upholding all Safety, Health, Fire & Safeguarding policies ( Saudeguarding DBS checks apply).
- Representing Thomas Franks’ values in brand messaging & promotions.
Essential Requirements
- Sector experience: Proven success in commercial/hospitality catering management (boarding schools/educational environments preferred but not compulsory).
- Certifications:
- City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 cooking qualification (or equivalent).
- Level 3 Food Hygiene & Safety certification (mandatory).
- Leadership skills:
- Hands-on ability to supervise food production & service.
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and analytical abilities.
- Educational qualifications:
- Good grasp of verbal/written English (corresponds with role demands for client liaison).
- Software proficiency: Competency with computer software & web tools.
Desired Flexibility
- Capacity to adapt to diverse shifts (7-day rotational schedule).
- Willingness to undertake additional operational tasks as required.
Benefits Package
Thomas Franks provides: ✔ Wider Wallet Scheme: Discounts on retail, dining, and fitness. ✔ Free meals on duty with catering access. ✔ Volunteer leave: Up to 1 day per year (paid leave provision). ✔ Enhanced parental support: Extended maternity/paternity/adoptive leave. ✔ Company earn-outs:
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Referral bonus for colleague recommendations. ✔ Career progressions:
- Apprenticeship programmes.
- Competitive internal promotions with focused training. ✔ Workplace perks:
- Employee assistance programme.
- ISAs/workplace pension.
- Team/company social events.
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About Us
- Founder-led: Grounded in a fresh-food catering ethos, shaping bespoke solutions for diverse environments.
- Culture: Prioritises excellence, passion, and individuality—with stakeholders and employees at its core.
- Commitment to diversity & inclusion: Actively seeks experiences from underrepresented backgrounds.
Application & Policy Notes
- Right to Work: Applicants must verify UK eligibility for employment.
- DBS & Security Checks:
- Enhanced Disclosure (DBS) will be run as part of the vetting process.
- Five-year identity/reference checks.
- Note: This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions/cautions must be disclosed.
Contact for further details or applications via the [Thomas Franks careers portal](link to own).
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