Chef Manager

TN United Kingdom; Camelford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract catering company is seeking a Chef Manager for a school catering facility. The role involves operational and financial responsibility, focusing on high-quality food and service while leading a dedicated team. Enjoy a Monday to Friday schedule during school terms with no late nights or work during Christmas.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Support for skills development through training

No late nights

No work at Christmas

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar environment.
• Craft-based experience using fresh ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the kitchen team.
• Controlling catering operations and costs.
• Ensuring food and service standards.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Food Safety

Financial Management

Education

OND or HND qualification

Job description

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 deliver fantastic food experiences for children.

To support our 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. Your focus will be on delivering high-quality food and service, with 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. Controlling catering operations, including stock, food, and labour costs
3. Ensuring consistent food and service standards for students and staff
4. Driving sales through promotions and added-value events
5. Managing and improving controllable costs
6. Maintaining company systems, procedures, and legislation compliance
7. Conducting regular audits to ensure standards are met

About you:

We are looking for someone passionate about delivering exceptional food and service in schools, with the following skills and experience:

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

Benefits:

Enjoy fantastic hours working Monday to Friday during school term time, with no late nights and no work at Christmas, giving you more time with family and friends.

This role is:

• 35 hours per week
• 39 weeks per year, aligned with school terms
• Paid at £13.24 per hour

Additional benefits include:

• Opportunities for career development within a fast-growing, ambitious company
• A dedicated L&D team supporting your skills development through apprenticeships and training courses

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