Chef Manager

Aramark; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark UK seeks an experienced Chef Manager to oversee daily operations at the British Antarctic Survey in Cambridge. This full-time role includes managing a small team, preparing meals, and ensuring high culinary standards. A comprehensive benefits package and training opportunities are provided. Candidates should have a culinary qualification and relevant experience, with a focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

Free meals

On-site parking

PerkBox discounts

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Dedicated training programs

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary qualification and previous experience preferred.
• Good PC skills including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word required.
• Experience in Business and Industry environments desirable.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day running of the unit and supporting meal preparation.
• Managing stock flow, including orders and inventory.
• Training and coaching team members to meet procedures.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Customer relationship management

Education

Relevant culinary qualification

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

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Aramark UK is currently recruiting an experienced Chef Manager to join our team of 3 staff working at British Antarctic Survey in Cambridge.

You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of the unit, supporting our chef in preparing meals, delegating tasks to your team, and leading your team to success.

Aramark UK aims to make work-life balance achievable while working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world-leading organization. We provide world-class contract catering services to clients across the UK, including Defence, Judicial, private industry, and Education sectors. We are proud to have some of the best culinary and catering talent in the UK within our teams.

What we offer:

• This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week (Mon - Fri). Shifts range between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., leaving your evenings free—a rarity in hospitality.
• Annual salary of £32,000.
• Free meals and on-site parking.
• Access to PerkBox, offering hundreds of discounts, including savings on groceries and weekend treats.
• Company benefits including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with buy options, and more.
• Opportunity to join a talented team with excellent career prospects; we love to promote from within.
• Dedicated training and development programs, including apprenticeship schemes to support your learning journey.

A day in the life of a Chef Manager:

• Preparing hot and cold food for breakfast, salads, and hot counters during breakfast and lunch.
• Organizing and coordinating hospitality services, leading the team to ensure tasks are allocated and food prep is in line with recipes and brand standards.
• Managing stock flow, rotation, placing orders, stock takes, and back-office paperwork.
• Handling customer complaints as needed.
• Training and coaching team members to meet procedures and standards, ensuring ongoing development.
• Building client relationships and presenting monthly operational and financial performance reports.

You will be set up for success if you have:

• Ability to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• Relevant culinary qualification and previous experience, ideally within a Business and Industry environment.
• Good PC skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Knowledge of financial processing, P&L, and stocktaking.

If this role appeals to you, apply now and demonstrate the value you will bring.

Job Reference 585003.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

About Aramark UK:

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. As a Disability Confident employer, we encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and support employees with disabilities throughout their careers.

Our recruitment process is accessible, with reasonable adjustments available at every stage. If you require accommodations or have questions, please contact our recruitment team at [emailprotected].

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