Chef Manager

TN United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Chef Manager, where you will oversee a school's catering facility, ensuring high-quality food and service. This role offers a fantastic work-life balance with Monday to Friday hours during school term time, allowing you to spend more time with family and friends. You will lead a passionate team, manage catering operations, and drive sales through innovative promotions. With opportunities for career growth and a supportive learning environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a difference in children's food experiences.

Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Learning & Development Support

No Late Nights

School Term Time Hours

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar environment with a passion for food service.
• Financial understanding of managing costs and sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the kitchen team to deliver high-quality food.
• Manage all aspects of the catering operation and costs.
• Ensure compliance with food and service standards.

Skills

Fresh Ingredients Cooking

Health and Safety Practices

Gross Profit Management

Team Leadership

Catering Operations Management

Education

OND or HND Qualification

Job description

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About Aspens Services Ltd

Aspens Services Ltd is a market-leading contract catering company specialising in school food. We combine our understanding of the education sector with current food trends to create innovative and exciting kitchens, enabling our teams to deliver fantastic food experiences for children.

Due to our successful growth and commitment to providing excellent care and services to clients and children, 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, showcasing flair and originality to make this one of the best school catering offers in the area.

Your Responsibilities

• Leading, developing, coaching, training, and motivating your kitchen team
• Managing all aspects of the catering operation, including stock, food, and labour costs
• Ensuring consistency in food and service standards for students and staff
• Driving sales through promotions and added-value events
• Controlling and improving costs
• Maintaining company systems, procedures, and compliance with legislation
• Conducting regular audits to ensure standards are met

About You

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

• OND or HND qualification (not essential but advantageous)
• Experience using fresh ingredients in craft-based cooking
• 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—more time with friends and family, with no work at Christmas!

This role offers:

• 35 hours per week with no late nights
• 39 weeks per year, aligned with school terms
• £14.20 per hour

Additional benefits include:

• Opportunities for career growth within a fast-growing, ambitious company
• A dedicated Learning & Development team supporting your skills development, including apprenticeships and training courses

Please note: 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.