Chef Manager - Reading£35,000 + Bonus Monday - Friday  Founded in New York 59 years ago, Restaurant Associates brings high quality employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK’s leading workplaces. We believe in the power of food and drink to bring people together, whether in a restaurant or speciality café, toinspire them to do great things at work.Our food is crafted onsite by passionate people using the best ingredients and we know that a balanced, plant focused, natural, fresh and sustainable menu will increase the productivity of our customers and keep them motivated and happy whilst at work.We provide amazing food, create inviting spaces, and develop engaging environments that inspire, motivate and unite our customers.We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and experienced Chef Manager to lead our dedicated catering team, who produce outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients in this highly prestigious unit.If you are innovative and creative, passionate about using top quality fresh ingredients, and looking for a Chef Manager role which can offer both work life balance and career development - we want to hear from you! The Chef Manager will plan, organise and directthe preparation and cooking of food ensuring that the company’s reputation for quality is enhanced with customers and clients at all times Taking responsibility for the food production with a hands-on approach Driving sales through centrally driven menu planning and promotions and preferred suppliers Responsible for all aspects of food safety, HS and COSHH The Chef Manager will also be required to implement and maintain food monitoring procedures to facilitate budgetary control and to monitor all costs involved in the kitchen against agreed budgets. Excellent and Innovative culinary andpresentation skills Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills Energetic with a passion to do a great job Able to manage staff in a calm, inspirational manner A forward-thinker who can prevent wastage Demonstrates a passion for food Team Player Excellent organisation skills Numerate and computer literate with an understanding of financial drivers A clear understanding of profit margins, purchasing policy, budgeting and food costing