Chef Deployment Operations Manager

Aramark; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark UK is seeking an experienced Chef Deployment Team Administration Manager to lead the administration function supporting the Relief Chef Team, driving efficient workforce deployment and robust governance across multi-site operations.

You will oversee payroll inputs, cost controls, reporting, and development of the administration team, partnering with Operations, Recruitment, Finance and HR to deliver accurate management information and continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading an administrative, scheduling or workforce coordination function in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong people management skills including coaching, performance management and workload allocation.
• Experience designing and improving processes, systems and standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the administration function supporting the Relief Chef Team, ensuring an efficient and professional service.
• Oversee the allocation and deployment of relief chefs to meet business requirements.
• Develop, implement and continuously improve administrative processes, systems and controls.
• Monitor workforce utilisation and produce forecasting and management information reports.
• Manage payroll inputs, expenses, travel, accommodation, and cost-recovery processes.
• Ensure compliance with right-to-work, training, certification, and governance requirements.
• Produce accurate financial and operational reports to support decision-making and budget control.
• Manage, coach and develop the administration team, setting clear service standards and performance expectations.

Skills

People management

Payroll & finance

Process improvement

Workforce planning

Reporting analytics

Job description

Aramark UK is seeking an experienced Chef Deployment Team Administration Manager to lead the administration function supporting the Relief Chef Team, driving efficient workforce deployment and robust governance across multi-site operations.

You will oversee payroll inputs, cost controls, reporting, and development of the administration team, partnering with Operations, Recruitment, Finance and HR to deliver accurate management information and continuous process improvement.