Chef Manager

Aspens Services Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Coventry is seeking an ambitious Chef Manager to oversee operations in a school catering facility. This role requires strong financial management and team leadership to ensure quality food service. The ideal candidate should possess culinary skills, experience in line management, and knowledge of health and safety practices. Working hours are from Monday to Friday during term time, with competitive pay of £14.50 per hour and 30 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Gross Profit (GP) management and sales strategies.
• Commitment to using fresh ingredients for high-quality food.
• Proven line management experience with high-performing teams.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve financial aspects of the catering service.
• Lead, coach, train, and inspire the kitchen team.
• Oversee menu development and promotional activities.
• Ensure compliance with standards, systems, and legislation.

Skills

Gross Profit management

Culinary skills

Team leadership

Health and safety knowledge

Education

OND/HND qualification

Job description

We're seeking an ambitious Chef Manager, ready to take full operational and financial responsibility for your school's catering facility! This role goes beyond the kitchen - it requires a visionary leader with the flair and originality to consistently deliver the highest quality food and service, elevating the dining experience and establishing this as one of the best school catering offers in the region!

Responsibilities

• Financial Control: Managing and improving all controllable costs, including stock, food and labour.
• Team Leadership: Lead, coach, train and inspire your kitchen team to deliver excellence every day.
• Culinary Innovation: Oversee menu development and drive sales through exciting monthly promotions and added-value events.
• Quality Assurance: Guarantee all standards, systems and essential legislation are met through regular audits and proactive management.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Gross Profit (GP) management and the strategic know-how to smash sales targets.
• Fantastic craft skills with a genuine commitment to using fresh ingredients to deliver exceptional quality food.
• Proven experience in line management—you know how to coach, motivate, and inspire to develop a high-performing team.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety practices.
• A qualification like OND/HND is a bonus, but your on-the-job experience is what we’re truly after.

Aspens Services is a market‑leading contract caterer specialising in school food. We don’t just serve meals—we create fantastic food experiences that fuel young minds! By blending deep knowledge of the education sector with the latest food trends, we encourage creativity and excitement in every kitchen. Our commitment to quality care for both clients and children has fueled rapid growth, and we are looking for passionate people like you to join our journey.

You’ll work Monday to Friday during school term time – that means no late nights, no weekends and no working at Christmas!

Remuneration and Hours

• 30 hours per week
• 38 weeks per year – what will you do with all that time off?
• £14.50 per hour