Catering Manager

TN United Kingdom; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in contract catering is seeking a Chef Manager to lead their school catering facility. This role offers the unique opportunity to work Monday to Friday during school term time, ensuring a healthy work-life balance. With a focus on delivering exceptional food and service, you'll have full operational control, driving sales through innovative promotions while managing costs effectively. Join a fast-growing company that values your development with dedicated training and apprenticeship opportunities. If you are passionate about food and service, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

No late nights

Training courses available

Career development opportunities

Time off during school holidays

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering exceptional food and service.
• Ability to lead, develop, and motivate a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Full operational and financial responsibility for the catering facility.
• Driving sales through monthly promotions and events.
• Maintaining food and service standards for students and staff.

Skills

Craft based experience using fresh ingredients

Knowledge of health and safety practices

Financial understanding of gross profit management

Experience within a similar environment

Education

OND or HND qualification

Job description

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Aspens Services Ltd is a market leading contract catering company specialising in school food. By combining our understanding of the education sector and our knowledge of what's on trend in the food world, we encourage creativity and excitement in our kitchens, allowing our teams to do what they do best and provide fantastic food experiences for the children.

By providing excellent care and services to both clients and children, we have ensured the successful growth of the company and to keep up with the rapid pace of this growth, we are now looking for an experienced Chef Manager to join the team.

The role:

As the Chef Manager you will have full operational and financial responsibility for your schools catering facility, focusing on delivering the highest quality of food and service as well as having the flair, originality and the ability to make this one of the best school catering offers in the area.

Your responsibilities will include:

Leading, developing, coaching, training, and motivating the team in your kitchen

Having full control of the catering operation including stock, food, and labour costs

Ensuring consistency of food and service standards delivered to the students and staff

Driving sales through monthly promotions and added value events

Managing and improving all controllable costs

Maintaining company systems & procedures, and legislation

Carrying out regular audits to ensure standards are being met

About you

We need someone who shares our passion for delivering exceptional food and service to our schools along with the following skills and experience:

OND or HND qualified (not a deal-breaker but would be advantageous)

Craft based experience using fresh ingredients

Knowledge of health and safety practises

Financial understanding of gross profit management and achieving sales targets

Experience within a similar environment

Firstly, fantastic hours. You'll work Monday to Friday during school term time meaning more time with friends and family and no working at Christmas!

This role is:

37.5 hours per week - with no late nights

Working 38 weeks per year based around term time - what could you do with all that time off?

£14.50 per hour

You'll also benefit from:

Working for a fast-growing, ambitious company. There is no ceiling here in terms of where you can take your career

A dedicated L&D team to support you in developing your skills including apprenticeships and training courses that are available for everyone.

Please note, we do expect all staff to share our commitment of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought by the company.