Chef Manager

Impact Food Group; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daytime hours

School holidays off

Free meals on shift

Uniform provided

Training & progression

Free qualifications

Staff discount scheme

Team incentives

Job summary

Impact Food Group is seeking a Chef Manager to lead a high-volume kitchen that serves fresh, seasonal meals to hundreds of students daily. This hands-on leadership role focuses on managing your team, upholding high standards, and ensuring smooth service from prep to finish.

You will plan menus, control stock and budgets, and maintain rigorous food hygiene and safety standards while building strong relationships with onsite clients. The role offers daytime hours and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen management experience, ideally in schools or high-volume catering.
• Proven ability to cook fresh, seasonal food at high volumes.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
• Hands-on, proactive approach with high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop your catering team.
• Plan menus, manage stock, and control budgets.
• Prepare and serve fresh, seasonal meals at high volume.
• Ensure food hygiene, safety, and compliance standards.
• Oversee service from prep to finish and ensure smooth operation.
• Build strong relationships with onsite clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

People management

High-volume cooking

Menu planning

Stock management

Food safety

Communication

Job description

As a Chef Manager, you'll take full responsibility for running a high-volume kitchen, serving fresh, seasonal meals to hundreds of students every day. 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
• Planning menus, 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 looking for an experienced Chef Manager with a passion for high-volume catering and strong leadership skills.
• Previous experience managing a kitchen, ideally in schools or high-volume catering environments
• 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.

Impact Food Group (IFG) is one of England's fastest-growing school food providers, serving around one million students every day across more than 1,500 schools. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that support student wellbeing and enjoyment.

We offer a fantastic work-life balance:

• Daytime hours, no evenings or weekends
• All school holidays off
• 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 in students' lives.