Job Introduction

Join Our Team as a Chef Manager at Oasis Academy, Short Heath, Birmingham!

Are you ready to take your culinary career to the next level? At Sodexo, we’re passionate about delivering exceptional service and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, customers, and employees. We’re excited to announce an opportunity for a Chef Manager to lead our kitchen team at Oasis Academy in Short Heath, Birmingham. If you’re dedicated, driven, and ready to make a real impact, this is your chance to shine!

About the Role

As the Chef Manager, you’ll lead a vibrant team of an Assistant Cook and 4 General Assistants, serving from two food service counters powered by one efficient kitchen. Together, you’ll cater to between 200-350 covers daily, crafting delicious meals while fostering a positive and inclusive team culture.

Flexibility and adaptability are key in this bustling environment. Allergen awareness as always is KEY, ensuring every meal is safe and enjoyed by all. You’ll oversee all food and beverage operations, setting high standards for both cuisine and service. Say goodbye to unsociable hours—enjoy public holidays off, including Christmas!

At Sodexo, we’re committed to creating a workplace where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You'll Do

Lead the team to ensure smooth service, from food prep to end-of-day clean-up. Inspire and mentor your team through training and development opportunities. Manage all aspects of the catering operation, including food costs, stock control, and staffing. Deliver consistent, high-quality meals and service to pupils, staff, and employees. Innovate and develop menus that delight and inspire. Conduct regular audits to uphold company policies and procedures. Actively innovate in terms of food presentation and engage in partnered curriculum based food activity, such as Discovery Tables, Classroom Tastings

What You Bring

Expertise in large-scale cooking (200-500 covers). Confidence in following recipes and creating delicious, fresh meals. Proven experience in supervising or managing a team. Background in working with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Knowledge of health and safety standards and a commitment to compliance. A professional, can-do attitude with the ability to lead by example. Relevant qualifications: Chef/Management Level 3 or above, or equivalent City & Guilds certification. At least 1 year of experience in a similar role.

What We Offer

Working with Sodexo is more than just a job—it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. We value you for who you are and provide the support, tools, and opportunities you need to thrive.

Wellbeing Support: Access to mental health resources, an online wellbeing platform, and a 24/7 virtual GP. Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy deals for you, your friends, and your family with Sodexo Discounts. Financial Benefits: Save and plan for your future with our Salary Finance Platform and Sodexo Retirement Plan. Development Opportunities: Expand your skills with our learning and development tools. Community Impact: Volunteer opportunities to support local causes. Perks: Cycle to Work Scheme, competitive compensation, and a dynamic work environment.

We provide full training, a protective uniform, and all the support you need to succeed.

Be Part of Something Greater

At Sodexo, we’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles require appropriate screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).

Ready to make your mark? Apply today and join a company that’s committed to helping you thrive!

Note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.

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Package Description

CHEF MANAGER

35 hours per week £22,500 with Excellent Benefits and Development Opportunities Monday to Friday  07.30hrs - 14.30hrs Term time only (40 week Working Contract paid over 52 weeks)**

​​**Equated pay (sometimes known as spread-over pay) is a method of paying you for your contracted hours, working weeks and holiday pay spread over 12 months instead of just receiving pay during the months that you work and none during the school closures/non-working weeks. This means that you get paid equal amounts of pay every month. Further information will be supplied at interview stage.**

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About the Company

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

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