An International School in Milan which is the best British School for children and students aged 2 to 18. Catering for just under 800 students and teachers daily. We offer a core feeding of lunch and AM Snack. There is some hospitality for events at this location. This school operates Monday to Friday and is a term time school working 43 weeks per year.
We are looking for a talented Relief Chef Manager to join our team to support our business across the South M25 region and surrounding areas.
You will have previous experience of working within fast-paced kitchens at either Head Chef or Chef Manager level within contract catering (ideally Independent Schools or B&I).
You will be excited to work with fresh seasonal ingredients & regularly changing bespoke menus which YOU create! You will be creative and have the opportunity to showcase your skillset every day.
Key responsibilities:

To cover Head Chef| Chef Manager holiday and sickness
To support with mobilisations
To support with troubleshooting at locations which require additional support
To cover a vacancy
To produce food for service using fresh ingredients, cooking from scratch and following the companies brand standards
Creating bespoke seasonal menus from regional and local suppliers
Completing food costings as required
Completing company bookwork
Ensuring company food standards are adhered to and wastage controlled.
Ensuring all Food Hygiene and Health & Safety policies and allergen control procedures are followed.

You will have the following skills:

A genuine interest in food & excellent customer service skills
Excellent client relationship skills
An all-round team player and leader
Innovation and passion for great food
An organised Relief Chef Manager with attention to detail
Sound financial understanding
Ability to demonstrate a good understanding and use of verbal English.
Ability to demonstrate a good standard of written English and reading skills.
Similar experience of customer and / or food preparation environment is essential.
Hold a recognised cooking qualification such as City & Guild 706/1 & 2 or equivalent.

About us
Thomas Franks is a founder led, fresh food catering business with a focus on excellence and service delivered with individuality, passion and style. We are unique in every approach and our clients, and our people are paramount to our daily success.
Disclaimer
All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the Right to Work in Italy to be considered for this role.
A clear "Certificato del Casellario Giudiziale" (Criminal Record Certificate) will be required for this role. Any criminal conviction, caution or bind-over must be declared.
Diversity and Inclusion at Thomas Franks
We actively encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and continue to develop a culture of growth and inclusion and would like to invite applications from groups who are currently under-represented, because we believe greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides a better working life.
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