Chef Manager

Impact Food Group; Chilton Moor; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Uniform provided

Ongoing training

Job summary

Impact Food Group is seeking a Chef Manager to run a high-volume kitchen, lead a skilled team, and maintain the highest standards of food quality and safety. This hands-on role focuses on developing staff, managing stock and budgets, and ensuring seamless service across shifts.

The position offers daytime hours Monday–Friday, with paid annual leave and opportunities for professional development. A strong emphasis on teamwork and client satisfaction drives our service excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen, especially in high-volume catering.
• Proven ability to cook fresh meals to order.
• Strong stock management and budget control capabilities.
• Excellent hygiene and food safety knowledge.
• Confident communicator with onsite clients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the catering team.
• Cook fresh, seasonal meals at high volume.
• Manage stock levels and control budgets.
• Ensure food hygiene, safety and compliance standards.
• Build strong relationships with onsite clients and stakeholders.
• Oversee service from prep to finish.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume cooking

Stock management

Budget control

Food hygiene

Communication

Team development

Organisational skills

Job description

Impact Food Group (IFG)is made up of a variety of brands;Innovate, Cucina, Chapter One (Independent Schools), Hutchison, and Dolce, reflecting our breadth of experience and reach across the contract catering sector.

Job Title: ChefManager

School Location: Lear Corporation, DH4 5PP

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Shifts & Working hours: 7am-3pm (37.5hours per week)

Working Weeks: 52weeks per year (5.6 weeks holiday

Pay Details: £27,651 Annum

What will I be doing?

As a Chef Manager, you'll take full responsibility for running a high-volume kitchen, serving fresh, seasonal meals. This is a hands-on, leadership role where you'll manage your team, maintain high standards, and ensure smooth, efficient service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, motivating, and developing your catering team
• Preparing and serving fresh, seasonal meals at high volume
• Managing stock, and controlling budgets
• Ensuring all food hygiene, safety, and compliance standards are met
• Building strong relationships with onsite clients and stakeholders
• Overseeing the smooth running of service, from prep to finish

We're not in the business of just makingfood-we're here to make great food, and that's why our customers love us.

What are we looking for?

We're looking for an experienced Chef Manager with a passion for high-volume catering and strong leadership skills.

• Previous experience managing a kitchen, ideally in from B I
• Proven ability to cook fresh, seasonal food at high volumes
• Strong people management and team leadership skills
• Experience managing kitchen operations, stock, and compliance
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• A proactive, hands-on approach and pride in maintaining high standards

If you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy leading teams to deliver great food, this could be the role for you.

What's in it for you?

We offer a fantastic work-life balance:

• Daytime hours, no evenings or weekends
• Free meals on shift and uniform provided

Plus, you'll benefit from:

• Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities
• Access to free qualifications
• Staff discount scheme across 850+ retailers
• Monthly team incentives with the chance to win shopping vouchers

This is your opportunity to lead a high-volume kitchen, develop your career, and make a real difference at site.

We area committed equal opportunities employer

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