We are currently looking for a temporary Chef Manager for a client of ours in Ashford. This is a temporary position starting on the 18th November through to the 13th December. You will be required to work Monday to Friday from 7am-3pm. You must be available for the whole duration of this assignment. Food and Beverages: * Oversee, review and monitor all food and beverage production and delivery, ensuring the highest standards are maintained at all times (Breakfast, Snacks, Lunch, Meetings, Post Match Teas etc). * Plan and produce menus. * Ensure the food offered is healthy, nutritional and balanced and meets national healthy eating guidelines and national nutritional standards. * Ensure all allergen and dietary requirements are monitored and adhered to. * Operate all food and beverage services to the highest possible standards. * Ensure the highest standards of culinary presentation and chef craft creativity. Front of House Service: * Ensure the servery operates at an efficient rate resulting in a swift turnaround for breakfast and lunch etc, including to assist in the serving of meals in line with agreed procedures. * Ensure the presentation of all aspects of the catering function is always of a high standard. * Professional communication, interaction and liaison with parents, pupils, suppliers and clients etc; including dealing with queries and complaints. * To support school policies by reinforcing acceptable behaviour of pupils whilst in the dining hall. * Oversee the management of catering and hospitality facilities/events; for example checking event booking and the allocation of resources and staff. Finance Management: * Manage the catering department to operate within financial targets and budgets as agreed. * Complete department financial and administrative documentation as requested. * Ensure that all stock is appropriately managed, monitoring spending and stock levels; * Carry out department procurement in the most cost-effective manner without a detrimental change to quality. Health & Safety, Hygiene, COSHH, Allergen Compliance: * To be responsible for all health and safety matters within the catering department. * To be responsible for a clean, secure and hazard free kitchen/catering areas and manage required cleaning rotas for those areas. * To adhere to all industry legislation. * To ensure COSHH and food handlers compliance, training and certifications. * To arrange and oversee, and assist upon occasion, the necessary servicing, cleaning and maintenance of all catering equipment and catering areas, including ventilation systems ensuring reliability, safety and compliance. Additional Duties: * Provide catering for events, external and internal, including match teas, parents' evenings, prize-giving, open mornings, lectures, hospitality, governor and alumni events. * Actively contribute as required prior to and during School events, functions and activities, including organisation of room set up, catering and cleaning arrangements, and locking up. * To support the school with food related curricular activities * To action any reasonable request made by the Bursar, Head or member of SMT.