Chef Manager

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Arbroath; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider seeks a Chef Manager in Arbroath to oversee kitchen operations and lead the culinary team. You will be responsible for meal preparation, managing stock and waste, and training new staff. Ideal candidates should have relevant culinary qualifications and experience, as well as the ability to pass security checks. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £27,500 and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Free parking

Employee Benefits app access

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Training and apprenticeship schemes

Qualifications

• Must have relevant culinary qualification and experience.
• Ability to pass security vetting and DBS checks required.
• Experience in stock management and financial processing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and food preparation.
• Delegate tasks to team and ensure quality standards.
• Manage stock flow, ordering, and paperwork.
• Handle customer complaints effectively.
• Train and coach team members.

Skills

Culinary knowledge

Team leadership

Customer service

Financial processing

Education

Relevant culinary qualification

Job description

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is in the customer service business across food, facilities, and uniforms, wherever people work, learn, recover, and play. United by a passion to serve, our more than 247,000 team members deliver experiences that enrich and nourish the lives of millions of people in 19 countries around the world every day.

pursue what matters

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Chef Manager to join our team working at RM Condor, Arbroath, Angus, DD11 3SJ.

You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of the unit, preparing meals, delegating tasks to your team, and leading your team to success. You will manage production and food levels to ensure minimal wastage and be supportive of new team members to support them with their learning procedures and standards for all kitchen tasks.

Aramark UK are making a work-life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world-leading organisation. Aramark provides world-class contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry, and Education. We are proud to have some of the best culinary and catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.

To be eligible for this role, due to sector requirements, you must have been a UK resident for the past 5 years, have the legal right to work in the UK, and be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.

What do we offer:

• This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, with occasional work in evenings/weekends to support functions as required.
• Annual salary of £27,500.
• Free parking.
• Access to our Employee Benefits app (Perkbox), including online GP, discounts, and savings on shopping and treats.
• Company package with life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with optional extra days, and more benefits.
• Fabulous career prospects with opportunities for promotion from within.
• Great training and apprenticeship schemes to support your development.

A day in the life of a Chef Manager:

• Hot and cold food production for deli grab & go and hot counter service for breakfast and lunch.
• Organising and coordinating hospitality, leading the team to ensure tasks are allocated and food prep is in line with recipes and standards.
• Managing stock flow, rotation, ordering, stock takes, and back-office paperwork.
• Handling customer complaints as needed.
• Training and coaching team members on kitchen procedures and standards.

You will be set up for success if you have:

• Resided in the UK for the past 5 years with the legal right to work.
• The ability to pass security vetting and DBS checks.
• Relevant culinary qualification and experience.
• Knowledge of financial processing, P&L, and stocktaking.

If this role appeals to you, apply now and show us the value you will bring. Job Reference 589920. All applications will be treated confidentially. If you already work for Aramark, notify your line manager before applying.

About Aramark UK

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. As a Disability Confident employer, we encourage applications from all abilities and support employees with disabilities. Our recruitment process is accessible, with accommodations available upon request. For questions or accommodations, contact our recruitment team at [e-mail].