Chef Manager

TN United Kingdom; Burnham-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and ambitious catering company as a Chef Manager, where your culinary skills will shine. You'll oversee a school catering facility, ensuring top-notch food and service while leading a passionate team. Enjoy fantastic hours with a Monday to Friday schedule, aligned with school terms, allowing you ample time for family and friends. With opportunities for professional development and a commitment to safeguarding children, this role is perfect for those who want to make a meaningful impact in the education sector.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Career development opportunities

Training courses available

No late nights

Time off during holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a kitchen team and delivering high-quality food.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices in catering.

Responsibilities

• Leading and training the kitchen team to ensure high food standards.
• Managing stock and controlling food and labor costs effectively.

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. To keep up with this rapid growth, we are now looking for 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 the highest quality of food and service, as well as demonstrating flair, originality, and the ability to make this one of the best school catering offers in the area.

Your responsibilities will include:

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

About you:

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

1. OND or HND qualification (not a deal-breaker but advantageous)
2. Craft-based experience using fresh ingredients
3. Knowledge of health and safety practices
4. Financial understanding of gross profit management and achieving sales targets
5. Experience within a similar environment

Benefits:

Firstly, enjoy 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:

1. 32.5 hours per week, with no late nights
2. 38 weeks per year, aligned with term time—what could you do with all that time off?
3. £14 per hour

You'll also benefit from:

1. Working for a fast-growing, ambitious company with limitless career opportunities
2. A dedicated Learning & Development team to support your skill development, including apprenticeships and training courses available for everyone

Please note: We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.