Area Chef Manager

Aspens Services Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 hours per week

School term time schedule

£15 per hour

Job summary

Aspens Services Ltd in the Birmingham area is seeking an Area Chef Manager to take full operational and financial responsibility for school catering facilities within the region. You will lead a kitchen team, drive GP and sales through promotions, and ensure high standards of quality and safety across all sites.

You'll oversee menu development, coach staff, and implement proactive controls, audits and training to sustain excellent food experiences for students and staff while managing costs and

Qualifications

• Strong GP management and sales target experience.
• Excellent craft skills with fresh ingredients.
• Line management experience and health and safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, train and inspire your kitchen team to deliver excellence.
• Oversee menu development and drive sales through monthly promotions and added-value events.
• Guarantee all standards, systems and essential legislation are met through regular audits and proactive management.

Skills

Team Leadership

Culinary Innovation

Quality Assurance

Education

OND/HND

Job description

controllable costs, including stock, food and labour.

• Team Leadership: Lead, coach, train and inspire your kitchen team to deliver excellence every day.
• Culinary Innovation: Oversee menu development and drive sales through exciting monthly promotions and added-value events.
• Quality Assurance: Guarantee all standards, systems and essential legislation are met through regular audits and proactive management.

About you:

We're looking for a passionate leader who is ready to drive excellence and profitability. If you're hungry for a role where you can fully own the operation, you'll need: A strong understanding of Gross Profit (GP) management and the strategic know-how to smash sales targets. You have fantastic craft skills with a genuine commitment to using fresh ingredients to deliver exceptional quality food. Motivational Leader: Proven experience in line management-you know how to coach, motivate, and inspire to develop a high-performing team. Excellent, knowledge of health and safety

practices, A full UK driving licence A qualification like OND/HND is a bonus, but your on-the-job experience is what we're truly after

Why Join the Aspens Family?

Great Work-Life Balance:You'll work Monday to Friday during school term time - that means no late nights, no weekends and no working at Christmas!35 hours per week39 weeks per year - what will you do with all that time off?£15 per hour

Career Growth and Development:Join a fast-growing, ambitious company. We have no ceiling in terms of where you can take your career in catering. Benefit from a dedicated Learning & Development team offering apprenticeship and training courses to help you constantly develop your skills.

Please note: All staff must share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. The company will seek an enhanced DBS disclosure.

About us:

Aspens Services is a market-leading contract caterer specialising in school food. We don't just serve meals-we create fantastic food experiences that fuel young minds! By blending deep knowledge of the education sector with the latest food trends, we encourage creativity and excitement in every kitchen. Our commitment to quality care for both clients and children has fueled rapid growth, and we are looking for passionate people like you to join our journey.

The role:

We're seeking an ambitious Area Chef Manager, ready to take full operational and financial responsibility for the catering facility of the schools within your region! This role goes beyond the kitchen - it requires a visionary leader with the flair and originality to consistently deliver the highest quality food and service, elevating the dining experience and establishing this as one of the best school catering offers in the region!Your responsibilities will include:Financial Control: Managing and improving all