Catering Manager

TN United Kingdom; Stanley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in contract catering is looking for a passionate Chef Manager to oversee a school’s catering facility. This role emphasizes creativity in food preparation and operational excellence, ensuring students receive top-notch meals. Enjoy fantastic working hours with no late nights, and be part of a supportive team dedicated to your professional growth. If you have a flair for culinary arts and a commitment to quality service, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Ample time off

Opportunities for growth

Dedicated Learning & Development team

Training courses and apprenticeships

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar environment focusing on school catering.
• Financial understanding of managing costs and sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the kitchen team to deliver high-quality food.
• Manage stock, food, and labor costs effectively.
• Ensure food and service standards are consistently met.

Skills

Craft-based cooking

Health and safety practices

Gross profit management

Team leadership

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 current food trends, we encourage creativity and excitement in our kitchens, enabling our teams to provide fantastic food experiences for children.

To support our rapid growth, we are seeking an experienced Chef Manager to join our team.

The role:

As the Chef Manager, you will have full operational and financial responsibility for your school's catering facility, focusing on delivering high-quality food and service. You should have the flair and originality to make this one of the best school catering offers in the area.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Leading, developing, coaching, training, and motivating your kitchen team
2. Managing the catering operation, including stock, food, and labour costs
3. Ensuring consistency in food and service standards for students and staff
4. Driving sales through monthly promotions and added-value events
5. Controlling and improving all costs
6. Maintaining company systems, procedures, and legislation
7. Conducting regular audits to ensure standards are met

About you:

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

• OND or HND qualification (not essential but advantageous)
• Experience using fresh ingredients in craft-based cooking
• Knowledge of health and safety practices
• Financial understanding of gross profit management and sales targets
• Experience in a similar environment

Additionally, enjoy fantastic hours working Monday to Friday during school term time, with no late nights or work at Christmas!

This role offers:

• 40 hours per week, based around term time, with ample time off
• £19.98 per hour
• Opportunities to grow within a fast-growing, ambitious company
• A dedicated Learning & Development team supporting your skills development, including apprenticeships and training courses

Please note, all staff are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.