Area Chef Manager - North London School Kitchen Leader

Impact Food Group; Wembley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Career development

Training & qualifications

Staff discount scheme

Monthly incentives

Job summary

Impact Food Group in North London is seeking an Area Chef Manager to lead a high-spec kitchen across our independent school sites. You will manage a team, deliver fresh, seasonal meals, and ensure exceptional service for students and staff.

This hands-on leadership role covers menu planning, stock control, budgets, and compliance, with involvement in catering events and client functions. The role offers daytime hours, some flexibility for events, and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a high-standard kitchen, preferably in school or premium catering environments.
• Ability to cook fresh, seasonal food at a consistently high standard.
• Strong people management and team leadership skills.
• Experience managing kitchen operations, stock, budgets, and compliance.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with pride in maintaining exceptional standards.
• Experience or willingness to support catering events and client functions.

Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating, and developing your catering team
• Preparing and serving fresh, seasonal meals to a high standard
• Planning menus, managing stock, and controlling budgets
• Ensuring all food hygiene, safety, and compliance standards are met
• Building strong relationships with school clients, boarding staff, and stakeholders
• Overseeing the smooth running of service, from prep to finish
• Planning, preparing, and executing catering events, banquets, and special functions

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team management

Menu planning

Stock control

Budgets

Job description

Impact Food Group in North London is seeking an Area Chef Manager to lead a high-spec kitchen across our independent school sites. You will manage a team, deliver fresh, seasonal meals, and ensure exceptional service for students and staff.

This hands-on leadership role covers menu planning, stock control, budgets, and compliance, with involvement in catering events and client functions. The role offers daytime hours, some flexibility for events, and a competitive salary.